We have an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join our Housing Partnerships team based in the North West. As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you will have the opportunity to kick start your career by being an integral part of our team assisting with the financial and contractual administration of projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career as a Quantity Surveyor, with the support of experienced professionals and youll gain hands-on experience working on construction projects (kitchens & bathrooms, damp & mould and general planned maintenance). Benefits Competitive Salary / Car Allowance / 26 Days Holidays / Pension Scheme / Free Parking / Private Health Care / Professional Development & Training Opportunities/ Free Well-being Initiatives such as eye care vouchers, occupational health, employee assistance programme / Ministry of Fun / Flexible Working/ Online Retailer Discounts (Seddon SmartSpending) What youll do: Ensure that Seddon SHE and quality standards, operating processes, company policies and all legislative requirements are understood, implemented and adhered to at all times Cooperate and engage with the Project / Contracts Manager and the project team(s) to ensure consistent delivery of successful projects in order to support the achievement of Seddon objectives and to deliver the target margins Forecast cash on an accurate and timely basis, ensuring that the cash position of the project is maximised without compromising our contractual arrangements and relationships with either customers or subcontractors & suppliers and assist with all cost control aspects of the project(s), ensuring the use of appropriate cost reporting systems Support the Contracts / Project Manager in providing monthly reports to the customer, ensuring that such reports contain accurate forecasts of our rolling draft final account, full information concerning variations and record contractual notices Assist with preparing and negotiating interim valuations and final accounts, including all necessary measurement.Assist with preparation of subcontract enquiries, including formulating the tender list in consultation with the wider management team and subsequent analysis and assessment of subcontract quotations Measure / value / negotiate / check as necessary all subcontract interim and final account applications including checking of subcontractors measurement. Process all associated payments in accordance with the Construction Act and/or other prevailing legislation Evaluate CVIs, Architect or EA instructions and subcontractors variations Develop and maintain close relationships with customers, consultants & subcontractors to continuously improve customer experience, improve our company and obtain repeat & negotiated business Have you got what it takes: A degree in Quantity Surveying or similar Good writing skills Demonstrates a commercial awareness and understanding Basic knowledge of construction process and techniques A keen eye for detail and strong problem-solving skills Excellent communication and teamwork abilities A proactive and hands-on approach to learning A passion for the construction industry and a willingness to develop Use of Microsoft suite of Office programmes; inc. Excel, Word, Outlook Full UK driving licence ADZN1_UKTJ