Job Description

• Have an appetite for learning
• Have good people skills and the ability to talk to others to gain information
• Are self-motivated, have energy
• Are able to use your initiative effectively and enjoy problem-solving
• Are proactive
• Have a can-do attitude
• Are able to follow instruction and ask questions
• Have a strong attention to detail
• Have strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Have an appetite for learning
• People skills – able to talk to others to gain information
• Self-motivated, have energy
• Effective use of initiative
• Proactive
• Have a can-do attitude
• Be able to follow instruction and ask questions
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written

The Apprentice Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for:

• Ensure you are aware of your roles and responsibilities with particular reference to Align JV’s commercial interests.
• Help to maximise staff morale.
• Ensure you effectively and appropriately communicate between members of staff where required.
• Attend regular internal meetings held and ensure your actions are closed out quickly.
• Assist in the preparation of comprehensive sub-contract comparisons.
• Carry out your procurement duties in accordance with the commercial policy.
• Assist in the production of the back up to the monthly commercial reports produced in accordance with Align JV’s Commercial policy.
• Ensure subcontract payments are based on accurate valuation and are made on time
• Identify risks and bring them to the attention of your manager on an ongoing basis
• Minimise waste
• Develop an understanding of the different programme types weekly, as-built, construction, target and contract
• Assist in the production of payments to consultants for approval.
• Participate in post contract review and complete assigned actions.
• Settle sub-contracts assigned in a timely manner and ensure that final account statements are signed by the sub-contractors
• Assist with the archiving in accordance with Align JV’s commercial policies.
• Being aware of and report any potential business development opportunities
• Promote equal opportunity, inclusion and diversity in recognition of the differences that exist between all of us, irrespective of race, colour, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender (including transgender), age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships) or part-time status.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A passion for engineering and construction, and for the commercial and contractual mechanisms of a high-profile infrastructure project • Five GCSEs grade A-C (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above) including Maths and English and a science; or equivalent, such as a Level 2 Apprenticeship