Russell Taylor Group are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Trainee Quantity Surveyor.
My client, based in Bedfordshire specialise in all aspects of Carpentry & Joinery, Structural Timber Frame and Window Installation.

Nature & Objectives of the Job
The Trainee Quantity Surveyor will assist with financial responsibility for projects undertaken and
surveying/commercial activities to meet the project objectives.

Roles and Responsibilities

Project Initiation
▪ Understanding and assisting with the initial handover meeting, ensuring required information is obtained
or raised.
▪ Understanding of the contract documents is obtained.
▪ Understanding of the pre-commencement budgets is gained prior to signing off the handover form.
▪ Awareness of checking the order and contract and raising any concerns/anomalies in a timely manner.

Project Planning
▪ Assisting with providing the Operations Team with a project analysis to include cost projections, including
the production of labour pay out rates for project team.
▪ Understanding the identification of subcontractors, arranging and agreeing costs or placing sub contract
orders.

Project Execution
▪ Responsibility of preparing valuation and administration of subcontractor accounts and submitting in a
timely manner.
▪ Responsibility for attending valuation meetings with the Main Contractor or the clients representative as
and when required
▪ Responsibility for agreeing each submitted valuation within fourteen days of submission.
▪ Responsibility for ensuring payment is received for each valuation, as contracted.
▪ Responsibility for accurate monthly costings and presentation of the required reports to the Line Manager
▪ Responsibility for pricing, confirming and submitting and agreeing all variations with the Main Contractor.
▪ Create and maintain accurate records of timesheets & invoices, to enable accurate reporting on costs.
▪ Responsibility for the creation, submission and agreement of final accounts within a two month period
after completion on site.
▪ Responsibility for ensuring final account payment is received in accordance with the contract conditions.
▪ Responsibility for ensuring retention monies are received in line with the contract and ensuring we apply
for the first half release as and when the final accounts are agreed.
▪ Produce Purchase Orders for variation works on site, ensuring that costs associated with these Purchase
Orders are based on competitive quotations.
▪ Ensure financial documentation is accurate and timely
▪ In all relevant areas cost must be based on competitive quotations and control of expense must be
meticulous.
▪ Responsible for preparing and negotiating claims for the extensions of time and reimbursement of loss
and expense.
▪ Identify the appropriate financial solutions to the problems and produce the supporting documentation.
▪ Responsible, along with management team and procurement team, for delivering an improving profit
margin for each contract.
▪ Adhere to and assist with the implementation and delivery of all commercial processes and procedures.
▪ Understand the contractual, commercial and legal processes relating to your project.
▪ Maintain a high level of understanding for construction techniques, problems and solutions.
▪ Provide high quality technical/commercial support in meeting the businesses and client objectives.
▪ To respond rapidly and effectively to the businesses and client needs.
▪ Express independent financial judgement where appropriate, whilst demonstrating an ability to work
successfully with other team members.
▪ Comply with prescribed company procedures for entering into agreements and that every effort is made
to protect the company from all risks associated with the contractual arrangements and that all subcontract
agreements and purchase orders are signed off and authorised.
▪ Provide accurate information that reflect a true indication of each contracts performance
▪ Attendance and commercial involvement at monthly team meeting

Personal Specification

Qualifications
Studying at Level 4 qualification or above in a Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management related course
1+ year work experience in the construction industry is desirable

Competencies
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Excellent Planning & Organisational skills
High Attention to detail
Excellent Communication skills
Self-Management & Personal Effectiveness
Solving Problems & Thinking skilfully
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong team player

Technical Competencies

Knowledge of the construction industry, ideally of carpentry related works
Understanding of working drawings
Financial Awareness
Budget & Resource Management
Supply Chain Processes
Technical & Commercial Awareness
Understanding of new construction techniques
Negotiating skills

Benefits

Salary: £23,000 - £28,500 dependant on experience
Holidays: 22 days + 8 usual bank holidays
Hours: 40 hours per week (study pathway available)
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