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Quantity Surveyor

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Location

Rochdale, Lancashire OL11 2PX, England

Salary

£30,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position available is for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor in Rochdale, offering a salary range of £27,500 to £32,500 depending on experience.
  • The ideal candidate should be a graduate with attention to detail and analytical thinking skills, along with experience in customer-facing roles.
  • Key responsibilities include assisting the Commercial Manager, conducting cost analysis, and monitoring project costs.
  • The company offers a supportive culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities for personal development, including private health care and performance bonuses.
  • Candidates are encouraged to apply quickly as the company is eager to expand their Commercial team.

Quantity Surveyor | Rochdale | Full Time | £27,500 - £32,500 (dependent upon experience)

Established in 1986, our client has experienced impressive growth, particularly in the last 5-10 years, and they're showing no signs of slowing down. As they continue to expand and evolve, they're looking for passionate individuals to join them. With your contribution, the entire team can achieve even greater heights!

Their Commercial team is growing! They are seeking to recruit a candidate for the role of Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Rochdale. They offer competitive packages, benefits and a supportive and development focused culture which is tailored to each individual.

Best of all, you'll be part of an Employee Owned business!

Are you the right person for the job?

  • Ideally a graduate quantity surveyor
  • Attention to detail and ability to apply analytical thinking in problem-solving
  • Experience working within a customer-facing role, and the ability to build strong customer relationships
  • Able to work under pressure and to a high standard
  • Excellent communication/customer-facing skills
  • Disciplined and organised
  • Able to work on own initiative, unsupervised, but also contribute to an effective team

Your main role

  • Assist the Commercial Manager in ensuring the delivery of service requirements within the department
  • Assist cost analysis of various types of work as a forerunner to tender preparation
  • Identify commercial risks and assist develop suitable responses
  • Monitor and control costs throughout the project
  • Identify risks surrounding the project and cost variations
  • Track and maintain budget management where required
  • Analyse, produce, and present reports as required
  • Liaise between all managers, site managers, subcontracts, and site teams
  • Price/forecast the cost of the different materials needed for the project
  • Track changes to the design and/or construction work and adjust budget projections accordingly
  • Liaise with the client and other construction professionals, such as site managers, project managers and site engineers
  • Prepare and analyse project costings for tenders, such as materials, quantities, labour and time

What can you expect in return?

  • Annual Leave – starting at 32 per annum including bank holidays, close down for Christmas period
  • Company Performance Bonus – a bonus scheme runs twice per year in summer and winter
  • Private Health Care – protection for your health for you!
  • Life Assurance – giving you peace of mind in the event of passing
  • Employee Assistance Program – that little extra support where you need it most
  • Wellbeing Events – various of initiatives for team building and wellbeing
  • Long Service Awards – ranges from meals, hotels, weekends away!
  • Bespoke Development Programs – training and development that suits you, not just a tick in the box
  • Friday Early Finishes – 3pm finishes
  • Various Charity and Social Events – an employer who genuinely care about others
  • Health Surveillance – caring about you and your health

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