Year Out Surveyor

Gardiner & Theobald LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Gardiner & Theobald LLP is seeking a Year Out Surveyor to join the Accelerate Programme, gaining real responsibility and expert mentoring while preparing for Chartered membership of RICS. You will work on a variety of projects within the QS department, developing technical and leadership skills through structured training and practical experience.

The role offers 9–12 months of hands-on exposure, with the chance to build a solid knowledge base of the firm, industry, and client relationship

Qualifications

• Minimum good A-Level grades or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration.
• Proficient IT systems and applications.
• Genuine interest in the construction and property industry.

Responsibilities

• Measure drawings produced by the Design Team, manually or with CostX.
• Prepare cost plans establishing project budgets for clients.
• Assist with contract documentation, drawing registers, preliminaries and pricing for tenders.
• Support review and comparison of tender returns for contractor appointments.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts for projects.
• Attend site visits and carry out valuations of completed works.
• Support value engineering activities to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Attend project and site meetings, including design team and contractor progress meetings.
• Communicate with stakeholders to obtain quotations and discuss project costs.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

IT literacy

Organisational skills

Independent working

Proactive/adaptable

Eagerness to learn

Education

A-Levels or equivalent

Job description

Year Out Surveyor

Application Deadline: 31 January 2027

Department: QS

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: G&T Manchester

Description

Summary

The role of a cost manager is to manage the cost and legal processes of a construction project. As a Cost Manager, your primary responsibility is to help ensure projects are delivered within the client's approved budget.

This includes preparing cost plans, forecasts, cash flow projections, contract documentation and financial reports, while providing clients with clear and accurate advice throughout the project lifecycle. Effective communication and strong attention to detail are key to the role, enabling Cost Managers to keep clients informed of project finances and proactively manage associated risks.

Role Overview

As a Year Out Surveyor, you will join the first year of the G&T Accelerate Programme which combines real responsibility, expert mentoring and accredited training to help you start preparations towards Chartered membership of RICS. Over the course of the programme, you will gain valuable experience across a variety of projects while developing the technical, commercial and leadership skills required to become a successful Surveyor.

The role will be varied, and the actual experience gained will be dependent on the team and sector you are working in.

Working within a team, you will be assisting your line manager with various aspects of daily work. In this role you will be expected to work with a certain level of autonomy while also knowing when to discuss and ask questions to ensure the best outcome.

You will be building a solid knowledge base of your role, the firm and the industry, and how they all fit together.

General Responsibilities

In conjunction with your line manager, responsibilities will typically incluude:

• Measuring drawings produced by the Design Team, either manually or using measurement software such as CostX.
• Using measurements and knowledge of construction processes to prepare cost plans that establish project budgets for clients.
• Assisting with the preparation of contract documentation, including drawing registers, preliminaries and pricing documents for contractor tenders.
• Supporting the review and comparison of tender returns to help provide recommendations on contractor appointments.
• Preparing cash flow forecasts for projects on behalf of clients.
• Attending site visits and carrying out valuations of completed works, producing the necessary analysis and documentation.
• Supporting value engineering activities to identify opportunities for cost savings and more efficient use of project budgets.
• Attending project meetings and site meetings, including design team meetings and contractor progress meetings, depending on the stage of the project.
• Communicating with a range of stakeholders, including suppliers, contractors, design teams and clients, to obtain quotations, discuss project costs and support the management of project variations.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Good A-Level grades, or an equivalent qualification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively to deadlines.
• Strong team-working skills and the ability to collaborate with others.
• Excellent working knowledge of current IT systems and applications.
• Understanding of the importance of client care and building strong professional relationships.
• Trustworthy, reliable and professional in approach.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive and adaptable, with a flexible approach to different situations.
• Demonstrates dedication, commitment and a positive attitude.
• Eagerness to learn and continually develop.
• Genuine interest in the construction and property industry.

Programme Duration

9-12 Months

1.0 Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor or support work visa applications for Early Talent roles. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.

2.0 We recruit on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close applications early if all available positions have been filled before the advertised closing date.

3.0 Due to the high volume of applications received for our Early Talent opportunities, we can only consider one application per candidate per academic year. If multiple applications are submitted, only the first application received will be reviewed and progressed through the recruitment process.