Location:

Plymouth Devon

What is the role

We are now looking to recruit aTrainee Quantity Surveyor to join a busy Commercial Team. This role reports to Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor. However line manager responsibility lies with the Commercial Manager.

The purpose of the role is to be responsible for supporting Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors in their commercial management duties as well as developing with the view to becoming a qualified Quantity Surveyor.

The role will include:

Undertaking administrative duties to support the team

Raising pre-agreed orders

Reviewing subcontractor matrices

Managing the simpler payment and simpler aspects of loading budgets

To primarily share responsibility support and learn from a Quantity Surveyor in the running of at least 3 sites of varying complexity whilst supporting in setting up budgets producing bi-monthly valuations tendering and appointing subcontractors and making subcontractor payments to maintain close cost control and enable management decisions

Liaising This role reports to Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor. with other departments on time to ensure sites run efficiently (Construction Technical Sales Customer Care Land & Accounts)

Comply with responsibilities as defined in the Groups Health Safety & Environment Policy and ensure compliance with the same throughout the team to promote safety in the way we build projects

What experience qualifications and skills are we looking for

Previous construction surveying related experience would be desirable

Full UK driving license is advantageous

Experience within the house building industry is beneficial

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Fully conversant with Microsoft Package including Excel and Word

Whats in it for you

The Salary & Benefits package

Salary competitive (DOE)

Contributory pension

Bonus

Training for relevant qualifications fully paid for by the business

Persimmon has a Hybrid Working Policy for core roles in the business subject to manager agreement