Graduate Quantity Surveyor

The role may involve all aspects of work from the initial tender to final account and close out, seeking to minimise the costs and enhance value for money whilst achieving the required standards and quality.  This role will work under the close direction and supervision of a more senior quantity surveyor. 

About the project:  Costain have been chosen to work with URENCO and be their Programme Delivery Partner (PDP) to deliver new and upgraded infrastructure to their site and facilities. The framework is expected to see at least 40 contracts and different scopes be awarded to Costain to deliver in at least a three-year period. URENCO’s site provides uranium enrichment services to produce fuel for civil nuclear power stations in the UK and around the world to generate low-carbon electricity. Costain’s role is to strategically develop the upgrade plan with URENCO and deliver the contracts in a safe, timely and cost-efficient manner. 

Security clearance: Please note that for some of our roles, and to rotate around the business as part of the Graduate scheme, you may be required to obtain and maintain security clearance of at least Security Check level. For this you will need to have been a legal U.K. resident for a minimum of 5 years and be able to successfully complete the vetting process. 

• Prepare enquiries, analyse tenders, negotiate, and manage allocated accounts including orders, payments & final accounts, and close outs in accordance with customer or company procedures. 
• Assist in the preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates. 
• Play a key role in capturing, managing, and communicating change and risk on the project in accordance with the Contract.
• Assist in the preparation of the Project Control Reporting including project cost & value / EVA reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Report to Line Management when contractual notices and correspondence with both customer and sub-contractors are required in accordance with the Contract. 
• Assisting with the reporting of the Project Budget / Cost Report.
• Undertake record-keeping including but not limited to collating site records, the preparation of meeting packs, meeting invites, and taking meeting minutes.
• Carry out supply chain performance reviews on allocated packages.
• Contribute to Value management / value engineering
• Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.
• Ensure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of Contract Leader / Project Manager

Essential 

• Be proactive in self-development and professional qualification
• Will have understanding or experience of business systems, spreadsheet development, cost analysis, programme evaluation and development, compensation event and/or variations assessment and evaluation. 
• Increasing knowledge of a variety of forms & options of contracts. 
• Have experience or appreciation of the risk management process for both schedule and cost and the use of Earned Value Management. 

Desirable

• Have experience or appreciation of company policies, procedures & controls, operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution and assist in the drafting of contractual correspondence on behalf of the project and project manager.

Essential 

• Holds an RICS/CICES accredited degree, or enrolled on an accredited part-time post-graduate degree with at least three years of relevant experience.

Desirable

• Enrolled and working towards Full Membership of either RICS or CICES.