Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Job Role

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Graduate Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in ensuring optimal margins on projects within the rail industry. Key responsibilities include:

• Compiling monthly/periodic application for payment information
• Developing effective working relationships with members of the project management team
• Identifying and valuing variations
• Implementing change control procedures
• Measuring work done and administering site records
• Preparation and issuance of contractual notices
• Procurement of suppliers and sub-subcontractors
• Support with financial reporting for projects
• Understanding contract requirements and assisting with contractual correspondence
• Understanding of risk and identifying the implications of actions taken by yourself and the project team

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will need to have:

• A 2:1 honours degree or better in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related field
• A driven, self-motivated attitude, with the ability to work on your own initiative
• A team player with the ability to interact with a wide variety of people at all levels
• Ability to analyze drawings and designs
• Ability to interpret and monitor programs against contractual period for completion dates
• Above average numeracy and literacy skills
• An understanding of contractual arrangements
• A full UK driving license
• A good attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Based locally to RES' Head Office in Ilkeston with the ability to commute and to attend other project sites as required
• IT skills with competence in Microsoft Office Suite (ERP software system also preferable)

Benefits

The starting salary for this role is £25k, with additional benefits including:

• Long-term career prospects with RES
• Sound administrative ability
• The willingness to undertake further training and education to obtain Chartered status

Contact

To apply for this position, please email your CV to: j-watson@rail-elec.co.uk