Brief overview of the role
We are currently looking for enthusiastic individuals to join us at our Hoveringham Office in the position of Quantity Surveyor Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity, with yearly salary increases, to work towards becoming a fully skilled quantity surveyor at one of the UK’s leading building material manufacturers.
Closing date - 4th April 2025
Apprenticeship summary
* Working week - 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
* Annual Salary - £20,800 per annum
* Expected duration - 48 months
* Start date - 1st September 2025
* Locations - Based at Hoveringham with visits to Somercotes.
Vacancy description
The Role includes but is not limited to:
Contractual Matters
Assist with pre and post contract contractual matters such that the risk to the business is minimised. (Hollowcore and Supply and Fix HBS)
* Contractual arrangements
* Terms and conditions
* Pre-let meeting minutes
* Order acknowledgements
Evaluation
* Measurement and evaluation of work undertaken.
* Preparation of interim valuations.
* Preparation and submission of pro-forma accounts.
* Prompt evaluation, submission, and agreement of variations with customers.
* Evaluate impact of customer programme changes and update business systems accordingly.
* Preparation, submission, and agreement of final accounts.
Cash Management
* Ensure payment terms agreed with customers are in line with the business’s policies.
* Closely monitor customer projects to ensure work and services are undertaken within approved customer credit limits.
* Collaborate closely with Customers and Credit Control team to ensure recovery of monies is maximised in a timely manner and is in accordance with agreed terms.
Dispute Management
* Investigate, manage, and conclude disputes with customers.
* Consult with other functions as appropriate.
Commercial Reporting
Contribute to commercial reporting, with regard to;
* Cost accruals
* Dispute provisions
* Accruals
* Revenue adjustments
* Project performance
Customer Development
* Develop and maintain excellent customer relationships.
* Attendance at relevant meetings with customers (with assistance from Senior Surveyors)
Team Working
* Contribute to continuous business process improvement through the adoption of best practice.
* Contribute positively to departmental team meetings and discussions to enable knowledge sharing and one team working.
* Proactively collaborate with all functional teams.
Progress Monitoring
* Review and identify personal objectives to achieve targets impacting on team objectives.
* Proactively identify achievements, shortfalls, and areas for improvement against plans. Agree and implement corrective actions.
Requirements and prospects
Essential skills and experience:
* Commercial acumen and financial awareness.
* Numeracy, literacy, ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
* Excellent interpersonal, listening, negotiation, communication, IT, and presentation skills.
Desired skills & experience
* Previous experience in a surveying / commercial role within the precast concrete sector.
* Technical knowledge of pre-stressed Beam & Block, Insulated Ground Floor and Hollowcore products. and precast staircases.
* Knowledge of construction techniques and site constraints.
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
* Familiar with working in a target orientated business.
* Willingness to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives.
Personal qualities
* Team player
* Self-motivated
* Trustworthy
* Honest
* Punctual and conscientious
* Good attention to detail
Desired qualifications
Essential
* GCSE or equivalent– Mathematics, English
Desirable
* ‘A’ level – Mathematics, English
Prospects
Fully trained Quantity Surveyor with potential for employment at the end of the apprenticeship.