Trainee Quantity Surveyor From the commitment we pour into our homes, to the belief we bring to supporting amazing careers, a role at Persimmon is a springboard for Building Your New Possible. Discover new opportunities to grow, learn new skills and release your potential. We’re Persimmon Homes, a FTSE 100 listed company and a leading UK house builder serving local communities across the UK and delivering around 10,000 homes a year. We have 29 operating businesses in England, Wales and Scotland, three house-building brands and three off-site manufacturing facilities. We’re looking for people like you, and this could be your opportunity to start Building Your New Possible. What is the role? We are now looking to recruit a Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join a busy Commercial Team. This role reports to Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor. However, line manager responsibility lies with the Commercial Manager. The purpose of the role is to be responsible for supporting Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors in their commercial management duties as well as developing with the view to becoming a qualified Quantity Surveyor. The role will include: Undertaking administrative duties to support the team Raising pre-agreed orders Reviewing subcontractor matrices Managing the simpler payment and simpler aspects of loading budgets To primarily share responsibility, support and learn from a Quantity Surveyor in the running of at least 3 sites of varying complexity whilst supporting in setting up budgets, producing bi-monthly valuations, tendering and appointing subcontractors and making subcontractor payments to maintain close cost control and enable management decisions Liaising This role reports to Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor. with other departments on time to ensure sites run efficiently (Construction, Technical, Sales, Customer Care, Land & Accounts) Comply with responsibilities as defined in the Group’s Health, Safety & Environment Policy and ensure compliance with the same throughout the team to promote safety in the way we build projects What experience, qualifications and skills are we looking for? Previous construction surveying related experience would be desirable Full UK driving license is advantageous Experience within the house building industry is beneficial Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Fully conversant with Microsoft Package, including Excel and Word What’s in it for you? The Salary & Benefits package Salary competitive (DOE) Contributory pension Bonus Training for qualifications provided and fully paid for by the business Persimmon has a Hybrid Working Policy for core roles in the business, subject to manager agreement When you join us, the future is yours to explore. You can realise your full potential through industry-leading training and clearly signposted career paths. Persimmon is where hard graft and team spirit means real variety, satisfaction and rewards. A place where you can be at your best, and even go beyond what you thought you were capable of. If this sounds like the place for you, apply today and start Building Your New Possible. Persimmon are Proud Sponsors of Team GB No Agencies please – Persimmon will not accept speculative CVs as a means of introduction Persimmon is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. If you have any questions about the job or application process please contact us at talentacquisitionpersimmonhomes.com