Cost Engineering

· Gather data & carry out research on current construction costs

· Measure, record & value work supervised in accordance with appropriate rules and procedures

Estimating

· Seek out, locate and assemble pre and post contract documentation, complimented with the necessary administration skills.

Planning

· Be responsible for weekly and monthly works programmes

· Awareness of different programme formats

Project Management

· Use the Company’s software systems

· Collation of Cost and Value Information

· Preparation of Cost reconciliation statements

Procurement

· Collect information required to specify procurement requirements

· Record and document information including registration of interest

· Understand the steps / documentation required

Commercial Management

· Collation of cost and value information

· Measurement of works and agreements with subcontractors

We are recruiting for an enthusiastic, forward thinking Graduate / Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team in Glasgow.

The ideal candidate will:

· Have a good knowledge of quantity surveying duties and in the case of an Assistant QS, will have a successful track record in performing these duties

· Manage the costs of the works and ensure that their part of the project meets legal and quality standards, with support from more senior members of the commercial team.

· Be responsible for the effective engagement and management of our supply chain for their area of responsibility.

· Already have, or are in the final stages of achieving a relevant degree.

· Proactively follow the structured training programmes to achieve their professional qualifications from the RICS, ICES or CIOB

· Maintain a Personal Development Plan

· Maintain Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

· Help support the development of others

Essential criteria:

· BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or experience equivalent

Desirable criteria:

· Communication

· Teamwork

· Achievement Focus (Achieving Results)

· Work experience

· Industry knowledge

· Knowledge of the role of a QS

Our inclusive approach is aimed creating opportunities for all of our people.  We believe in the importance of training, development and mentoring, continually investing to improve skills and expertise, helping our employees reach their true potential and enjoy rewarding careers.

Our employees are rewarded with excellent benefits including company contributory pension, private healthcare, health insurance, life assurance, annual bonuses, company share scheme and enhanced maternity benefits.

Freyssinet UK is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any protected characteristic as part of the Equality Act 2010.

Benefits:

· Competitive salary plus annual discretionary bonus

· Pension

· Company share scheme

· Private healthcare

· Life assurance

· Permanent health insurance