Cairn plc. has a unique opportunity for a high calibre Quantity Surveying Student, to assist in the provision of quantity surveying services for post-contract duties on a fast moving large residential development under construction.

This role reports to the Senior Quantity Surveyor, and is site based. We require a motivated team player who is keen to learn, has a commercial acumen, and enjoys contributing to the successful delivery of projects.

This role will enable the successful student to gain valuable on site work experience 4 days per week, and partake in online / on site college lectures one day per week.

Key responsibilities Typically the candidate will be expected to undertake and assist with the following duties: 

• Assisting the QS team manage subcontract packages and overseeing payments to subcontractors, suppliers and consultants along with normal QS duties.
• Assisting the Senior QS to assist with the preparation of monthly internal valuations and monthly cost reports
• Reporting on budgets and variations.
• Maintaining subcontractor and supplier contractual details
• Learn and utilize company systems and dashboards, including costex/cubit.
• Partake in company culture initiatives, and apprentice forums /events.
• Tasks will be allocated to reflect increasing levels of development and experience.

The candidate; 

• Relevant work experience desirable
• An ability to achieve demanding time and quality targets.
• Good IT skills with competency using Cubit, Cost-ex or equivalent, Microsoft Word and Excel
• A willingness to attend training and to develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills.
• To have strong analytical skills and ability to present findings
• To have good spoken and written communication skills
•  To be methodical, pay attention to detail and be accurate
• To be good at working with people at all levels and willing to work in a team.
• To be self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative
• To be willing to accept responsibility for completing designated tasks.

What we can offer you 

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Enhanced learning and development opportunities including tutoring support where required
• Safe pass, manual handling and PPE
• Opportunity for full time employment outside of term time.

Contact details for applications:

Leah Ward