Year-Out Surveyor: Launch Your Chartered Path

Gardiner and Theobald LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Gardiner and Theobald LLP in London is seeking a Year Out Surveyor to join the Accelerate Programme. You will gain real responsibility, mentoring and accredited training toward Chartered membership of RICS while working on a range of projects.

The role combines technical, commercial and leadership development; you will support cost management duties, attend site meetings and contribute to cost plans and tender processes.

Qualifications

• Good A-Level grades or 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

A-Levels

Communication skills

Deadline management

Teamwork

IT literacy

Client care

Organisational skills

Job description

Gardiner and Theobald LLP in London is seeking a Year Out Surveyor to join the Accelerate Programme. You will gain real responsibility, mentoring and accredited training toward Chartered membership of RICS while working on a range of projects.

The role combines technical, commercial and leadership development; you will support cost management duties, attend site meetings and contribute to cost plans and tender processes.