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Job Description
Our Birmingham Cost Management team continues to grow, with specific growth demand within the Commercial, Industrial and Logistics, Residential and Education markets. As a direct result of this growth, we are currently seeking a full-time Apprentice / Trainee Cost Manager to join our Birmingham team. Being a part of this team will not only allow you to develop your skills to become a qualified Cost Manager but will also give you the opportunity to provide meaningful contributions to our client base and growth of the team.
Job Responsibilities:
You will have the chance to be involved in all stages of a project; from initial project definition and brief, cost planning, through to procurement, construction and building use. You will work with a wide variety of clients including some very high-profile names, often alongside other construction professionals in multi-disciplinary teams.
The Cost Management role we offer can be varied and is dependent on the client, sector and project we are working for. The role is generally split into pre and post contract duties, which can include the following:
Pre-Contract:
* Cost modelling and cost planning
* Benchmarking
* Value and risk analysis
* Lifecycle costing
* Procurement tasks and managing tender processes
* Compilation of contract documentation
Post Contract:
* Attendance at site progress meetings
* Completion of valuations
* Financial reporting
* Due diligence reporting
* Review and management of change control procedures
Qualifications
No relevant experience is necessary. The position is ideally suited to school leavers at A-Level standard (or equivalent) who can demonstrate:
* Minimum 112 UCAS points (or equivalent) achieved or predicted.
* Minimum of grade 5 in Maths & English GCSE (or equivalent)
* Show an aptitude towards good logic, analytical and numerical skills
* Demonstrate an interest in and a desire to pursue a career in Quantity Surveying
* Commitment to continued education and improvement through on-the-job learning and training opportunities.
* Practical, adaptable and enthusiastic
* English language proficient, holding excellent communication skills.
Please include a covering letter and provide predicted / actual grades
Additional Information
Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for an advanced offer start.
You must have permanent right to work in the UK &/or Ireland as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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