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Trainee Quantity Surveyor
January 20, 2021 | Comments Off on Trainee Quantity Surveyor
Location: St. Austell, Cornwall
Business Area: Kier Utilities - South West Water
A local passion, a national reach
Kier and its partnership with South West Water are passionate about providing an exceptional service to customers. Under the Network Services Alliance (NSA) Framework we deliver reactive repair and maintenance services and planned works across the regions in the South West. We help to provide a high-quality drinking and waste water service throughout Cornwall, Devon, Bournemouth and small parts of Somerset.
About the role
Reporting to the Quantity Surveyor, you will be supporting with the control of costs, maximising value, minimising future liabilities and maintaining the required standard of quality and safety. This role will also see you support improving cost efficiency and creating an environment of outperformance, as well as working closely with the project teams liaising with the Project Managers, Value Managers and Estimators.
What do we need from you?
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who holds knowledge and interest in preparing final accounts, cash flow forecasts and collating financial data. You will hold excellent IT skills, be able to work to deadlines and have good communication skills. You will also have an interest in gaining experience in estimation and cost analysis, this will stand you in great stead to be successful in the role.
What will you receive?
Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunities to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture. In return, we will be offering you a strong benefits package that includes:
- Competitive salary
- Training and development opportunities to further your career
- Training and development opportunities to further your career
- Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%
- Free Life Assurance
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Access to a range of attractive flexible benefit options to tailor your package to suit your lifestyles
- Two employee Share Scheme options
- Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Kier Rewards, our exclusive Discount Shopping Site with deals available at over 800 retailers
It's worth remembering that we'll undertake the relevant/ standard employment checks if you're successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
Let's keep our world working!
Make the journey. Leave a legacy.
Being part of Kier means living our values of being Collaborative, Trusted and Focused. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy.
Kier is an inclusive employer
Closing date 03/02/2021