Graduate Quantity Surveyor

About BarhaleWho are Barhale Barhale is a business founded on family values having been established by our Chairman Dennis Curran in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK with over 40 years of experience in providing design civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors including:WaterTransportBuilt environmentEnergyWe operate as a tier one partner for blue chip regulated and private clients working as part of large frameworks joint ventures and alliances as well as on individual standalone projects developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore we robustly source train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1200 employees nationwide.We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities including:TunnellingMEICATemporary and permanent designSteel-fabricationSigns (design and fabrication)Health & safety equipment and products including PPECompany Website: Showcase Video: join BarhaleAs Gold Investors in People we are committed to a high standard of people practices creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy ethos and philosophies.Job security long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemesA broad range of civil engineering mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UKs largest infrastructure projects and clientsStrong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within as we believe this is a key driver of our successGraduate Quantity SurveyorThe RoleA Graduate Quantity Surveyor will provide advice and report on and control all commercial and financial aspects of projects and contracts. The role includes offering support to the Project Manager to allow projects to be safely delivered on time to budget and to achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction and enable the Companys Three Pillar Objectives to be achieved. The Graduate Quantity Surveyor will also assist the Quantity Surveyor in providing commercial expertise for projects to maximise returns by working within robust procedures to support the Commercial Manager and Project Managers.Key ResponsibilitiesManage resourcesProduce and send enquiries to subcontractors inviting them to tender and engage with the supply chainReceive and analyse quotations liaising with Contracts Managers and Site Agents regarding price proven history availability etc.Notify in writing both successful and unsuccessful subcontractors promptlyProduce and process formal subcontract documents and certify interim and final payments and final subcontract accountProduce bill of quantity/activity schedule for payment purposesProduce cash flow forecasts for internal and client purposesMonitor and control income and expenditure on contracts e.g. interim/final applications for payment/final accounts/payments for late monies etc. liaising where necessary with the relevant people e.g. engineers clients etc.Produce relevant monthly reports for the Commercial Manager e.g. cost and value comparisons turnover forecasts etc. ensuring information is complete and accurateManage informationContribute to and attend financial and progress meetings with the client engineers and subcontractors as requiredProvide advice and support to the site team to optimise the use of contract resourcesProvide support for the Managing Surveyor in terms of data input etc.Give feedback to Estimators and Contracts Managers regarding contract pricing projected profit/loss pricing omissions etc.About youEssentialAbility to use a range of IT packages including Microsoft Office and bespoke packagesExceptional relationship-building skillsSelf-motivated and proactiveCommercial awareness and understanding of the Construction processExcellent communication skills both oral & writtenNegotiation skills and ability to apply those skills externally & with our supply chainHave a positive attitude and the ability to integrate rate and play an active part in the Construction TeamGood organisational skills and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlinesKeen to pursue personal development needs and maintain up-to-date knowledgeDesirableDegree-qualified or equivalentExperience/knowledge of the civil engineering industry with a reasonable understanding of the water industry experienceCaring and investing in youOur values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.From the moment you join us your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by.Competitive salaryCompany PensionLife AssurancePrivate Medical25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days8 hours volunteeringEmployee Assistance Programme to support your mental physiological and financial wellbeingFlexible benefits via salary sacrificeCompany car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)Leadership & management training and coachingRegular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progressionDevelopment supported by internal and externally delivered trainingContinuous service awardsWould you like to know morePlease contact our Recruitment team via Key Skills Data Center Experience,Google Docs,Cost Management,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,Management Experience,Land Surveying,Microsoft Excel,Team Management,Auto Estimating,Contracts,Google Suite Employment Type : Student Experience: years Vacancy: 1