Quantity Surveyor Trainee

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

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To carry out quantity surveying services under the direction of the Partners and Supervisors and to train as a Quantity Surveyor. A Quantity Surveyor’s role includes offering expert advice on all commercial aspects of construction or property developments including management of costs and contractual matters.

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KEY TASKS AND DUTIES

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• Typically, the surveyor, under the direction of the Partners and the Senior Associates, or
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• other designated supervisor, will be expected to assist with the following duties:
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• Estimating and cost planning
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• Procurement advice
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• Tender document preparation
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• Tender reporting
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• Contract administration and cost control
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• Interim valuations
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• Cost reporting
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• Final account preparation,
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• Contract and dispute advice
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• Carrying out Employer’s Agent / Contract Administrator / Project Manager
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• duties.
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• Appointment and co-ordination of other consultants
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• To attend meetings and undertake site visits.
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• This list is not exhaustive.
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• Tasks will be allocated to reflect increasing levels of development and experience.
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Academic Qualifications

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• Minimum Academic Requirements – BSc Hons Quantity Surveying with a 2:1
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• No prior experience.
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Person Specifications

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• An ability to deliver the highest standards of service to our clients.
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• A track record in academic achievement.
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• An ability to achieve demanding time and quality targets.
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• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
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• Good IT skills with competency at Microsoft Word and Excel
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• A willingness to attend training and to develop relevant knowledge, techniques
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• and skills.
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• To have good spoken and written communication skills
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• To be methodical, pay attention to detail and be accurate
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• To be good at working with people at all levels and willing to work in a team.
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• To be self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative
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