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McLaughlin & Harvey are one of the leading Building and Civil Engineering Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland.

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and proactive Graduate Quantity Surveyor.

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you will be enrolled in the McLaughlin and Harvey Graduate Development Programme. This will give you the opportunity to develop in your chosen career, while also developing your leadership, professional and practical skills. From day one, our programme is designed to give you the best mentored, relevant experience, tailored to suit your chosen career. Join McLaughlin and Harvey’s Graduate Development Programme and you will gain invaluable hands on experience, ready to begin your career in one of the most exciting industries around!

We offer a mentor and structured Graduate programme to ensure you receive the support and guidance that you need in the early stages of your career. Training will offer a broader understanding of how the business operates by getting involved in interesting and challenging work.

Recent projects include; The Kings College Hospital, Luton Airport & Blackpool Winter Garden Centre and Redevelopment of Liverpool Football Club’s Academy.

Responsibilities

Your main duties and responsibilities will include;

  • Preparing, negotiating and analysing costs for tenders and contracts
  • Ensure sub-contractors are pre-qualified in accordance with management systems
  • Procurement of Sub-Contractors and preparation of Sub-Contractor order documentation
  • Assessing and certification of sub-contractor interim payments and issuing appropriate Payment / Pay-less notices
  • Assisting on a range of legal and contractual issues
  • Preparation of Interim Valuations and Final Account
  • Managing and valuing Variations
  • Production of monthly Cost Value Reconciliation on contracts
  • Establish, maintain and enhance effective working relationships
  • Plan, allocate and evaluate work carried out by teams, individuals and self

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree qualified with a bachelor’s degree, HNC or HND in relevant discipline
  • Open to living away from home
  • Sound Commercial Awareness
  • Excellent communication & negotiation skills
  • High levels of organisational skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Excellent numerical, IT and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in fast moving Environment
  • Ability to work on initiative with minimum supervision
  • Good knowledge of construction contracts particularly JCT & NEC Forms

Desirable

  • Hold a full UK driving license 
  • A valid CSCS card
  • Previous placement/internship experience in a similar role

Visa sponsorship is not available in connection with this vacancy.

What's in it for you?

At McLaughlin and Harvey we offer a fantastic benefits package including the following:

  • Flexible and Hybrid working
  • Competitive salary
  • 33 days annual leave entitlement
  • Generous pension contributions
  • Life Assurance

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply by clicking the apply button

McLaughlin & Harvey are an Equal Opportunities Employer.