About The Role
About this opportunity
As a Graduate you will:
Assist in all cost and procurement management processes, with a view to successfully completing the Gleeds’ internal APC preparation programme; and self-development training in readiness for attaining Chartered status Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
As a post-graduate you will:
* Contribute to a high quality of service and deliverables.
* Assist Cost Managers in the accurate and timely delivery of services.
* Assist in the preparation of:
o Order of cost estimates and option studies.
o Cost plans.
o Cost-in-use studies.
o Tender documentation and managing the tender process, including designing tender marking schemes.
* Assist Cost Managers with the:
o Evaluation and reporting of tenders.
o Valuation of completed work and arranging for payments.
o Preparation and settlement of final accounts.
o Administration of construction contracts.
o Preparation of reports to customers.
Additional responsibilities include:
Attaining Chartered status Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:
* Opportunities to develop and grow your career.
* A contributory pension scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Our Global Travel Scholarship Programme.
* Flexible working arrangements.
About You
Who we’re looking for:
Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills
As a Graduate, you will develop knowledge and experience in the following:
* Develop knowledge and experience in the following:
o Quantification of construction works and activities.
o Cost estimating.
o Cost planning.
o Value engineering.
o Procurement.
o Tendering.
o Post-contract cost control.
o Administration of different forms of construction contract.
* Demonstrate:
o Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written.
o Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
o Good organisation, problem solving and negotiating skills.
o Financial and numeracy management skills.
o Sound ICT skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
o Ability to work as part of a team.
Qualifications
* RICS exempting or non-exempting degree, plus industry experience. You will have enrolled for, and commenced your APC.
About Us
A world of opportunity
Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.
With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.
Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:
* Professionalism with personality.
* Excellence with humility.
* Innovation with agility.
We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.
We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.
Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.
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