Graduate Quantity Surveyor
Description✓Colas Allied Infrastructure in Leigh are looking for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to assist the commercial function by effectively carrying out quantity surveying duties as directed by the Commercial Manager as appropriate working with the project manager; other project team members; supply chain, Commercial Team members, the legal and insurance department, finance department, pre-construction procurement, and operational teams ensuring projects are managed effectively in line with Colas’ governance, policies, and procedures.
✓Package DescriptionAs well as a highly competitive salary, Colas offers some great benefits, including:
✓• A generous pension contribution
✓• Life assurance cover [x4 basic salary]
✓• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays [with the option to buy/sell more]
✓• Flexible working policy
✓• Opportunity to study towards a professional qualification fully funded
✓• Ongoing training and personal/professional development
✓• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal
✓Main ResponsibilitiesMain responsibilities will be to assist with and support the financial and commercial processes assist with commercial management and contract administration, be familiar with standard forms of contract such as NEC, FIDIC and JCT, assist with the use of planning and programmes, assist with cost planning and pre-contract cost control, project/commercial management reporting, assist with recording works progress and assessing the effects of delay, prolongation and disruption, with the interpretation and development of bills of quantities, schedules of rates and activity Schedules, assist with the management of interim and financial accounts
✓The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate will either have or be working towards an appreciation and knowledge of the activities listed above, the Graduate Quantity Surveyor should look to apply their knowledge and learning in their day-to-day duties, you will need to be flexible in relation to travel to sites/ projects/ offices as required.
✓The Graduate Quantity Surveyor will assist the Commercial Team and other members of the project team, previous experience in a quantity surveying or similar commercial role in Aviation, Highways or Infrastructure sectors is desirable.
✓Qualifications:
✓A-levels or
✓BTEC Extended Diploma; and
✓GCSEs – English and Maths grade C / 4.
✓Working towards or prepared to work towards an HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying [or other commercially related discipline]
✓Working towards or prepared to work towards professional membership of an appropriate organisation [for example, RICS/CIOB/ ICES]
✓Holds an appropriate Construction Skills Certification Scheme card or prepared to obtain one
✓About The CompanyColas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites
✓We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products
✓We hold a ‘Gold Investor in People’ award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.
✓Colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders
✓Colas aims to be inclusive, meet diverse needs and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve.
✓Colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met Show more →
✓Package DescriptionAs well as a highly competitive salary, Colas offers some great benefits, including:
✓• A generous pension contribution
✓• Life assurance cover [x4 basic salary]
✓• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays [with the option to buy/sell more]
✓• Flexible working policy
✓• Opportunity to study towards a professional qualification fully funded
✓• Ongoing training and personal/professional development
✓• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal
✓Main ResponsibilitiesMain responsibilities will be to assist with and support the financial and commercial processes assist with commercial management and contract administration, be familiar with standard forms of contract such as NEC, FIDIC and JCT, assist with the use of planning and programmes, assist with cost planning and pre-contract cost control, project/commercial management reporting, assist with recording works progress and assessing the effects of delay, prolongation and disruption, with the interpretation and development of bills of quantities, schedules of rates and activity Schedules, assist with the management of interim and financial accounts
✓The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate will either have or be working towards an appreciation and knowledge of the activities listed above, the Graduate Quantity Surveyor should look to apply their knowledge and learning in their day-to-day duties, you will need to be flexible in relation to travel to sites/ projects/ offices as required.
✓The Graduate Quantity Surveyor will assist the Commercial Team and other members of the project team, previous experience in a quantity surveying or similar commercial role in Aviation, Highways or Infrastructure sectors is desirable.
✓Qualifications:
✓A-levels or
✓BTEC Extended Diploma; and
✓GCSEs – English and Maths grade C / 4.
✓Working towards or prepared to work towards an HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying [or other commercially related discipline]
✓Working towards or prepared to work towards professional membership of an appropriate organisation [for example, RICS/CIOB/ ICES]
✓Holds an appropriate Construction Skills Certification Scheme card or prepared to obtain one
✓About The CompanyColas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites
✓We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products
✓We hold a ‘Gold Investor in People’ award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.
✓Colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders
✓Colas aims to be inclusive, meet diverse needs and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve.
✓Colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met Show more →