Assistant / Graduate Quantity Surveyor - Manchester & London

Job Description:

We have offices in London, Sheffield, Manchester and Leeds and our core services are cost management, project management, programme management, building surveying and health and safety consultancy.

We are seeking Assistant or Graduate Quantity Surveyors to join our Manchester and London offices to work on projects predominantly in the retail and leisure sectors. Successful candidates will be working as part of a large Quantity Surveying team of all levels. Successful candidates will initially be mentored by a senior member of staff with a view to undertaking duties on a variety of schemes.

Candidates must have a degree in BSc Quantity Surveying (min 2:1 or equivalent) ideally with RICS accreditation. We are looking for engaging individuals with excellent communication skills, great team and work ethic and an efficient goal driven approach, prioritising innovation and flexibility.

Successful candidates will be offered excellent career development opportunities supported by our varied and challenging workload. Monaghans are committed to the continuous professional development of all our staff and we provide a range of professional training programmes and support for staff at all levels including those requiring support to obtain relevant academic or professional qualifications such as MRICS.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day to day project assistance to Quantity Surveyors in the delivery of projects

• Analysing construction cost information and reporting on findings, often including negotiation

• Using digital measurement software, undertake measurement exercises from detailed drawings

• Utilise and develop key project documents (Tender Reports, Cost Reports, etc.)

• Prepare project specific Tender and Contract Documentation

• Understand and maintain awareness of the different Building Contracts available and corresponding legislation

Desired Skills & Attributes:

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a commitment to Quantity Surveying and the following skills:

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with attention to detail

• Effective problem solving skills

• Time management and leadership skills

• Great organisational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and willingness to ask for help when needed and supporting other team members when required

• Commitment, enthusiasm and a strong work ethic

• Team player, capable of a flexible approach to ensure client and managers deadlines are achieved

• Energetic & self-motivated

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel

• Excellent IT proficiency

• General knowledge of current industry developments

Benefits:

The role will command a highly competitive salary and remuneration package as well as a broad benefits package focused on personal development, wellbeing and community.

To apply:

Please send your curriculum vitae to cv@monaghans.co.uk quoting ‘REF: 17.012.AGQS’.