This job expired on 23rd February 2024
Quantity Surveying Placement Student
This opportunity will allow you will learn on the job, and you will assist our Operations Team, Project QS and Contracts Manager in a post contract role to ensure project profitability and construction programmes are duly met on each project.
Your role will be to complete assigned work to the best of your ability, ask questions to move forward and work within proposed timescales.
Along with the rest of our team, you will help us deliver dream projects for our clients on large scale construction projects.
Key Deliverables
Assist in the preparation of tender documentation
On-site measurement of works
Complete value engineering exercise
Assist with the procurement of materials, plant & labour resources
Attend internal and external project meetings where required
Follow correct procedures and storage
Regularly liaising with other departments, Procurement, Estimating, Design, Production and Site Teams.
Providing support to the Operations team
About the role
Personnel Specification
The role is offered as a placement opportunity, ideally, you will have completed your first 2 years of the BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management Course (or equivalent) & have a high level of IT literacy, especially in Microsoft Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
Skills/Attributes
High level of attention to detail
Flexible and adaptable approach to work
Motivated team player and ability to take initiative
Knowledge of general construction methods and ability to develop knowledge rebuilding regs and other relevant legislation
Ability to work on own initiative
Growth mindset prepared to develop and update skills and knowledge
What you will need
Required criteria
- Completing/completed 2nd year of the BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management Course
- High levels of IT skills, especially in Microsoft Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Cost Management
Risk Management
Communication
Clarke
Our Business Engaging at the earliest stage of a project, we act as a central hub for clients offering the complete end-to-end facade service from preconstruction to project handover. By overseeing the process from start to finish, we guarantee safety, innovation and take sole responsibility in delivering remarkable buildings. Established in 1996, Clarke celebrate 25 years in business. Employing 90 plus direct employees across pre-construction, design, structural engineering, fabrication, operations and management with 180 installers, Clarke is driven by the passion of its people. In 2022, we are moving to a state of the art facility to house our fabrication and office teams under one roof. Our newly invigorated fabrication facility is fully operational with advanced offsite machinery and equipment.
Life at Clarke Our team are sociable and responsive, we value the chance to help our community both with action and fundraising. This is a vital part of our culture, fuelled by a remarkable team of employees who enjoy a challenge, from sponsored walks to marathons, spring cleans, volunteering in the community, raffles to quiz nights and coffee mornings. Our people also love to do all things social. We have a dedicated team who organise group events and get-togethers to boost company morale and bring the Clarke culture into day-to-day activities. From running and walking groups to breakfasts and lunches, remote control car racing and team building activities to Christmas parties and festivities. We’ve a great team and one you’ll want to be part of!