Working as part of a collaborative team, you will support your line manager and colleagues in the delivery of project work. You will be expected to take ownership of tasks, work with an appropriate level of autonomy, and recognize when to seek guidance to achieve the best outcomes for clients and projects.

You will be building a solid knowledge base of your role, the firm, and the industry, and how they all fit together.

General Responsibilities

Working with your line manager, the role will typically include the following:

• Measuring drawings provided by the design team, either manually or using measurement software such as CostX.
• Using measurements and an understanding of construction methods to prepare cost plans that establish project budgets for clients.
• Compiling contract documentation, including drawing registers, preliminaries, and pricing documents for tendering purposes.
• Receiving tender submissions and preparing tender analysis reports and clarification schedules for contractor responses.
• Reviewing and comparing tender returns to support recommendations on contractor appointments.
• Preparing cash flow forecasts for clients.
• Attending site visits and undertaking valuations of completed works, producing the required analysis and documentation to facilitate payment in accordance with contract requirements.
• Supporting value engineering exercises to identify opportunities for cost savings and improved value.
• Attending project meetings and site meetings, including design team meetings and contractor progress meetings, depending on the project stage.
• Communicating with a range of stakeholders, including suppliers, contractors, design teams, and clients, and providing support on cost-related matters and project variations.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Achieved or expected to achieve a 2:1 degree or above.
• Excellent working knowledge of current IT systems.
• Strong understanding of the importance of client care and relationship building.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Trustworthy, reliable, and professional in approach.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload effectively.
• Ability to work efficiently and deliver to deadlines.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Proactive, adaptable, and flexible when responding to different situations.
• Demonstrates dedication, commitment, and a positive attitude.
• Eagerness to learn and continually develop professionally.
• Genuine interest in the construction and property industry, with a particular interest in the infrastructure and major projects sector.

Programme Duration

• Cognate Degree Holders: 2 Years
• Non-Cognate Degree Holders: 2.5 Years

Non-cognate degree holders will be supported in completing a RICS accredited MSc alongside their structured training.

Please note the following prior to applying for this role:

1. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor or support work visa applications for Early Talent roles. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.
2. We recruit on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close applications early if all available positions have been filled before the advertised closing date.
3. Due to the high volume of applications received for our Early Talent opportunities, we can only consider one application per candidate per academic year. If multiple applications are submitted, only the first application received will be reviewed and progressed through the recruitment process.