We have a fantastic opportunity for a Undergraduate or Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join our South West Team, based on site or at our Avonmouth office. The role will provide an opportunity to work with and learn from experienced professionals on exciting civil engineering projects.
As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor you will either have recently finished your commercial degree of have worked in the construction industry, preferably on civil engineering projects. Reporting directly to the Commercial Lead on a particular project, you will support the commercial team in managing the financial and contractual aspects of civil engineering projects.
Key responsibilities for this role will include:
• Assisting with the measurement of applications for payment
• Assisting with the preparation of interim applications and final accounts
• Recording, monitoring and helping to produce financial reports
• Work closely with engineers, site managers and clients
• Help to manage subcontract procurement, payments and site records
We are looking for the following attributes in a candidate:
• A passion for civil engineering and eager to work within a culture which focuses on safety, problem solving, maintaining client relationships and a drive to get things done
• Highly organised with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good IT skills specifically on spreadsheets, databases and the ability to adapt to bespoke software packages
• An innate commercial acumen including good numeracy and analytical abilities plus an enjoyment of negotiation
• Educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying, although other equivalent qualifications may be accepted (HNC/HND) including those currently studying for a degree on a part time basis.
Walters have a fantastic track record of supporting the early careers of commercial staff to develop and grow into professional contributors to our industry.
We also work hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of backgrounds that reflect the communities we work in. We are a disability confident employer and will make reasonable adjustments as required. We are also committed to support flexible working and believe getting the balance right is critical to personal and professional success.
Walters are a market leading civil engineering contractor who specialise in the self-delivery of high-quality and complex engineering projects. Employing over 800 people, we work on a diverse portfolio of schemes for a range of public and private sector clients.
Since our humble beginnings in 1982, we have been driven by a commitment to deliver practical and well considered solutions to technically complex challenges. We take pride in our passion for excellence and our commitment to making a positive difference both for clients and to the communities we work in. Whether we are working on a local project or a major undertaking like HS2, we approach every challenge with determination, creativity and a sense of purpose.