Graduate Quantity Surveyor
Kier Group plc., Cheswick Green, Solihull
Graduate Quantity Surveyor
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Kier Group plc., Cheswick Green, Solihull
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 16 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 329dc369ca754e18b96597ce1ecb9a37
Full Job Description
We're looking for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join our Kier Places team based in Solihull, West Midlands., As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you will manage the commercial resources aspects of the assigned project (or section) to maximise planned gross margin through the placement and control of contracts and subcontracts. As part of your role as Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you will assess, review and mitigate commercial and contractual risks and implement group policies for risk management. You will support the compilation, authorisation, and submission of project variations. Your role will be to compile and place, subcontracts, material, and plant orders. You will take accountability for maximising cash flow through the control, measurement (including quality) and valuation of work, and the invoicing of customers and payment of suppliers. Your day to day will include:
- You will be familiar with QS standards to comply with corporate governance, standards, and procedures.
- Maximise the planned gross margin on projects and support the achievement of the project's budgeted profitability.
- Tender, evaluate, recommend, and appoint consultants, subcontractors and place orders for materials and plant all within delegated authorities.
- You will identify/ evaluate, communicate, negotiate, and agree variations to contracts with customers and suppliers within delegated authorities and requirements of the contract.
Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field. - Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills.
- Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network.
- Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths. What are we looking for? We're looking for people due to graduate in 2025, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with a degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related field. The role of Graduate Quantity Surveyor is great for you if:
- Data handling and using it to tell a story - through verification and reporting.
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Engaged with a commitment to create and sustain relationships at all levels.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Experienced user of Office 365 including - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & One Drive.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on our structured graduate development programme. These programmes have been designed to provide you with the experiences and tools needed for progression within your chosen career., Kier Group is a leading UK construction and infrastructure services company, made up of different business divisions including Construction, Transportation, Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks, and Property. With a diverse range of opportunities across the country, we offer a dynamic and inclusive environment where you can launch a rewarding career. To learn more about our business and divisions, visit here., Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a high priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.