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Quantity Surveyor Placement Year

Salary
Location Liverpool
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This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

We are providing an opportunity for an undergraduate Quantity Surveyor to work for us on their placement year. We aim to offer you an opportunity to put into practice what you have learnt in your degree so far and to get a real feel for what the role entails.

During your placement you will work with our experienced cost management team, giving you the chance to test your technical skills and get a taste of what it’s like to be part of an award-winning consultancy. You will work with a team of professionals holding a vast amount of knowledge, expertise and experience gained from developing partnerships with private and public sector clients and supply chain partners from all around the world.

You will experience a realistic view of the world of cost management which in turn will help you decide if it’s the career for you, and this role will offer you:

  • Opportunity to work in a thriving, growing environment
  • Help, advice, support for you to develop into a key member of the Ridge team
  • Exposure to working in an award winning, multi-disciplinary, team working environment
  • Varied and exciting workload across numerous client sectors

What you need to do to be effective in this role

  • Assist in the provision of building cost advice including preparation of feasibility estimates, cost plans, pre-tender estimates and the like
  • Evaluation of the cost of alternative proposals, construction methods, materials etc
  • Advice on contract arrangements and conditions under which building will be constructed
  • Preparation of bills of quantities including measurement, editing, printing etc
  • Evaluation of tenders and reporting thereon
  • Preparation of cost reports
  • Preparation of final accounts
  • Assist with filing of project documentation and ensuring compliance with QA requirements
  • Undertake measurement in accordance with defined standards
  • Undertake cost research, market testing, data capture etc
  • Visit building sites for the purposes of measurement, valuations, recording of progress
  • Register drawings and other documents received
  • Preparation and collation of tender documents
  • Arithmetical checking of documents and calculations
  • Reviewing of drawings and specifications, tabulation of changes and estimation of cost variances
  • Following practice procedures generally and with regards to ‘Best Practice’ documentation

The skills and experience you need to have for this role

  • Completed at least two years of study towards a degree in Cost Management/Quantity Surveying prior to the commencement of the placement
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Be comfortable working in a client facing role
  • A positive 'can do' attitude and a keenness & willingness to learn
  • Methodical and organised with excellent attention to detail

We are Ridge, a Built Environment Consultancy. We help our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.

Our 1,400+ people bring a vast range of skills, delivering a professional mindset, gritty discipline and a genuine passion to every one of the thousands of projects they undertake each year. They’re the foundation of our success - they drive our vision, embody our values and separate us from the competition.

Come and join us if you’re hungry to be part of an exceptional team - if you put quality first - if you’re motivated by ingenuity and if you’re always aspiring to be the very best.

  • Quality
  • THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR BUSINESS.

From concept to execution, our work is driven by passion, technical expertise and an uncompromising commitment to excellence - delivering solutions that stand the test of time. We don’t need - or want - to be the biggest. Just the best.

  • Ingenuity
  • AS STANDARD.

We question assumptions and look beyond the obvious - applying technical depth and creativity to solve problems that matter. We find better ways today, then improve on them tomorrow.

  • Partnership
  • BUILT ON TRUST. GROWN OVER TIME.

Since 1946, strong relationships have shaped everything we do. We listen, challenge with care, and stay with you for the long haul - turning shared goals into lasting impact.

  • Aspiration
  • THE FIRE IN OUR BELLY.

We start with a vision - then push the boundaries of what’s possible. With bold ideas and a clear view of the future, we turn ambitions into meaningful outcomes.

The benefits package we have put together for you supports every aspect of your life.

Annual
leave

A healthy holiday allowance that starts at 25 days pa, plus the option to buy, carry over or sell.

Community
spirit

You can take three volunteering days each year to spend time on causes close to your heart.

Mental
health

Mental Health First Aiders are here to support you, backed up by Unum’s Help@hand app.

Financial benefits

A path to peace of mind: life assurance, pension scheme and income protection.

Physical
wellbeing

Your health is a priority for us too, so we offer medical insurance, private GP access and discounted gym membership.

Flexible
working

Our flexible approach to hybrid working is there to suit you, your family and your team.

Career development

A pathway at Ridge that’s focused on your professional, personal or educational aspirations.

Extra
benefits

Performance bonus, car allowance and more based on your role - and progression.

We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge. If you’d like to discuss accessibility, accommodations or adjustments during your application and selection process, please contact us at workwithus@ridge.co.uk and we will work with you to ensure you feel included and supported.

A polite note to Recruitment Agencies
We enjoy great relationships with our agency partners within our framework, and fully believe in the value of a blended approach to finding the best talent. However, we are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from agency partners at this time – any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownerships on any introduction that you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

We are committed to nurturing strong partnerships within our agency framework, but there are occasions where we looking to enlist the help of others. If you would be interested in working with us in the future, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

A polite note to recruitment agencies

We are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.
If you are a recruitment agency who doesn’t currently work with Ridge but would like to, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

We are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you are a recruitment agency who doesn’t currently work with Ridge but would like to, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

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