Commercial Apprentice

Job Introduction
A vacancy has arisen for a **Commercial Apprentice** to join our highly skilled and professional team. The role of Commercial Apprentice is to assist the Regional Commercial and Buying team to support the regional and Group Business plan, commercial objectives, budgets and future growth requirements by being involved in commercial and procurement activity and associated Technical matters. The overarching purpose for this role is to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours where applicable to their relevant qualification and professional discipline in line with their career path development plan.
- All sounds great, but why Gleeson's?_

First of all, we've been around for well over a hundred years Gleeson Homes have established themselves as a household name, known for their high quality builds in areas in need of regeneration. We're** passionate, collaberative and respectful** people, every day we come to work, building homes and changing lives. We really want to invest in our people and see you grow as far as you want to. We offer **careers**, not just jobs.

So why not keep reading and see if you want to join the team?..

Main Responsibilities
To assist the Regional Quantity Surveyor in their daily role and responsibilities, whilst being trained and supported in areas such as the following but not limited to:

- To assist the Regional Quantity Surveyor to ensure that all contracts are run in line with budgetary and specification requirements.
- Preparation and issue of subcontract enquiries. Procurement of quotes, carrying out analysis and negotiation of rates. Communication to include feedback of tender information to subcontractors.
- Assisting the Regional Quantity Surveyor with site visits to carry out progress reports and check on measure.
- Supporting with cost coding of both subcontract and materials information and assisting with negotiations with subcontractors concerning day works, variations, etc.
- Distribution of drawings, schedules and general information to subcontractors.
- Measurement of quantities to aid budgetary compilation using computer software.
- Must have a minimum Grade 4, or equivalent, in Maths and English
- Strong personal organisational skills
- Computer literate, ideally with experience of Microsoft Excel
- Ability to work under own initiative and manage time effectively
- A full UK driving license and own transport

Why Gleeson?

Package Description
- Relevant training provided
- Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
- Holiday Buy Back Scheme
- Company Pension Scheme (with company and voluntary contribution)
- Healthshield membership (upon successful completion of probationary period)
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Share Purchase Plan