Graduate Quantity surveyor

BES Group • Full-time • Ilkeston, Derbyshire • 1w ago

Who we are in a nutshell.

At BES Group, we pride ourselves in being the leading end to end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. That means it’s our job to help keep our customers assets’ legally compliant, operational and, above all else, safe. And we do this with a team of the very best people, simple.

Our infrastructure division is crucial to the safety of key civil infrastructure across the UK and beyond. Our specialist team are experts not only in completing the most thorough inspections on critical structures such as railway bridges, but also in accessing some of the most challenging locations. From abseiling to diving, the skills and expertise of our team is impressive, meaning we can support our customers, no matter what.

To be considered for this role you will live in a commutable distance to our Ilkeston office.

What will you be doing?

As a Graduate Quantity surveyor for BES Infrastructure, you will be responsible for day-to-day commercial activities for assigned contracts and the accurate pricing of new works.

Utilising existing knowledge and with technical and operational support from others, prepare quotations and estimates for new works and apply contract rates to work banks for existing frameworks

You will:

Work alongside the Estimating and Operational Teams to validate scope, resource requirements and supply chain needs in accordance with commercial approval processes.
Provide accurate commercial forecasts and track performance indicators against contract requirements.
Engage with Operational Teams to regularly review and optimise cost management processes.
Ensure that all pricing estimates are completed in accordance with defined processes and that all approvals are sought in line with BES Group authority levels.
Ensure that Application for Payment and Invoicing processes for allocated contracts is followed, ensuring timely submissions in line with client expectations and alongside accuracy of filing.
Ensure that Project Fees are monitored against Client Purchase Order values with appropriate measures taken to uplift in advance mitigating future delay on invoice payments.

As part of our team, you will get:

A minimum standard starting salary from £28,00 depending on experience
Company Pension Scheme
Annual salary review
24 days annual leave rising to 25 days after 4 years’ service plus 8 bank holidays /
Access to our buy holiday scheme
Opportunity for flexible working
Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Discounts and savings via our employee benefits portal
Health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme
Company wide volunteering scheme
Guaranteed fundraising support for your chosen charity

To join our team, you will need:

You must have a Level 2 qualification in Maths and English (minimum grade C or above)
Associate Member of relevant Institution (e.g. RICS) is desirable
Experience in a Commercial Management or relevant Engineering / Bridge Inspection position is highly regarded
Appreciation of commercial contracts
Ideally a working knowledge of NR4 and NR3 contracts

We want you to be you!

Our focus on diversity, equality and inclusion is here to stay.

Our team is made up of some of the most skilled and talented people and that’s what matters to us. At BES Group, we want our people to know that they can be their true authentic selves at work, it really is that simple.

What’s more, we’re a Real Living Wage employer across our complete business and we are delighted to have pledged our committed to the military community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

Go for it! Research suggests that some people tend to only apply for roles if they meet all requirements. If you don't meet every point above, but still feel like you could really help make a difference in this role, please apply, you might be exactly what we’re looking for.

To apply for this role, simply click “Apply”. We ask for some basic contact information and a CV or your LinkedIn profile, it’s that easy! Please note, successful candidates will be required to complete the relevant background checks as part of the recruitment process.

BES Group, where our people and our customers come before everything else