Glanville Environmental
Trainee Quantity Surveyor
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Company Description
Glanville Environmental is a reputable and thriving drainage and civil engineering company that has been a driving force in the Southwest region for over three decades. As we continue to expand our impressive portfolio of clients and secure long-term contracts, we are seeking talented individuals to join our passionate team. If you are ready to make your mark in the industry and be part of a family-owned business, this is your opportunity to thrive.
Job Description
Working within the planned commercial team, and being driven by the Intermediate Quantity Surveyor, the Assistant Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the day to day management of commercial requirements within the business such as:
- Assisting the commercial team with administering the contract as and where required
- Supporting the preparation and updating of internal project forecasts
- Assisting with the CVR process
- Assisting with the preparation of applications for payment
- Supporting the commercial team with building compensation event quotations and recovering value where entitled
- Preparing and issuing subcontract orders and assisting with subcontract management across the projects as required
- Preparing final accounts and assisting with the substantiation of audit requests
- Visiting sites and attending meetings as and where required
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Qualifications
- HNC/HND in Construction or a related subject or desire to undertake this
- CSCS
- Use of Microsoft Excel
- Previous experience with a cost management system
- Strong understanding of basic quantity surveying principles, including measurement, cost control, and valuation
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and method statements
- Familiarity with NEC contracts (particularly NEC4), including early warnings, compensation events, and payment mechanisms
- Ability to assist with preparing applications for payment, variations, final accounts and subcontractor accounts
- Ability to manage workload efficiently and ensuring deadlines are met
- Knowledge and previous application of subcontract management including drafting subcontract orders
Additional Information
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave
- Company pension
- Life assurance scheme (x4 salary)
- Medicash Plan (includes cash payments towards dental, medical, therapeutic treatments) with the option to add up to 4 dependants
- Refer a friend scheme
- Employee assistance programme (access to GP appointments and mental health support)
- Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
- Training and career progression opportunities
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At Adler and Allan Group, we're not just a company – we're environmental champions committed to protecting our planet while helping businesses thrive. We're a diverse, dynamic team dedicated to providing top-tier environmental, energy and water infrastructure services across the UK. Our mission is clear: safeguarding the environment, minimising operational disruptions, and supporting sustainability goals for our valued clients.
Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.
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