Trainee Quantity Surveyor

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join our surveying team in our maintenance division. This team is responsible for managing costs across our responsive and planned housing maintenance and repair contracts. The role will be based at our office in Dartford, Kent.

At Rydon Maintenance Ltd we recognise that it's our people who make Rydon the success it is today and we understand the importance of career development and training. We're continuously investing in our people and this is what makes us one of the leading employers in our industry. 

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We are currently seeking a Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team. This team manage costs for our responsive repairs, cyclical decorations and lifecycle repairs contracts. They work to ensure a realistic cost for the supply of works, goods, materials and services is achieved. Repairs span the full spectrum of trades and include electrical repairs, carpentry, plumbing and much more. 

So how does the trainee scheme work? 

As a Trainee Quantity Surveyor, you will be assigned a mentor, who will work with you to develop your on the job experience. You will work directly within one of our teams, learning Rydon's approach to quantity surveying. At the same time, you will study part time (usually on a day release to college basis) and your mentor will support you in your college/further education through providing advice practical tips to help you succeed in attaining an industry recognised qualification and a long term career at Rydon. 

What does a typical trainee scheme at Rydon entail? 

The exact traineeship and route your learning takes will depend very much on your current education. Examples of how we will develop your learning and experience include:

• If you join us with A-Levels/BTEC equivalent, we would look to enhance your learning through an HNC Route or even a degree route
• If your learning style is more vocational, we could support your development with a more traditional apprentice route (resulting in a recognised qualification). 

Your learning journey is in your hands and Rydon will work with you to advise the best learning route to meet your longer term aspirations. Whichever route you take, you can be sure that Rydon will provide some of the industry's best on the job training and development - you're in great hands. Whilst you learn, you will be working on a range of projects, and supporting the team in the successful financial closure of these projects. You will learn practical quantity surveying skills through working closely with a mentor and being part of a successful team.

You will receive training in the following areas:

• Financial cost control of contracts
• Subcontractor comparisons
• Subcontractor enquiries
• General training in surveying

When you join Rydon as a Trainee Quantity Surveyor we can offer you;

• A competitive starting salary.
• 25 days holiday with the ability to increase up to 30 days.
• Access to an employee discount scheme which includes a wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, lifestyle goods and services.
• Company pension, life assurance and income protection.
• Flexible benefits for you to choose from including Critical Illness, DenPlan and Cycle to work schemes.
• Health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, access to an Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme, BUPA Health & Wellbeing Plans, access to our Health and Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more
• Opportunities to progress your career across the business.
• Full training, ongoing coaching and support.

This is a full time position, working hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity you'll need to be inquisitive by nature, be confident communicating and working collaboratively and be looking for a long term career. Good computer skills (particularly Word and Excel) are a must along with a keen eye for detail and great analytical skills.

If this sounds like you, we would strongly encourage you to apply. 

As a well established, progressive company we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals by offering an excellent benefits package that includes a wide range of core and voluntary benefits.

Rydon is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in employment. Successful candidates will be selected solely on their ability to carry out the duties of the post.  

To apply online, please use the 'apply for this job link' at the top of this page.

Our application process is very straight forward allowing you to apply with a CV (from your Computer or Dropbox), LinkedIn, Facebook or Google+ and should take no more than a few short minutes. 

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