Have you just graduated and looking for your first role as a Graduate Cost Manager within the Built Environment? Pick Everard are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Cost Manager to join our esteemed team in one of our Manchester office.
In your role, you will be providing support to the cost management team with the preparation of cost estimates, cost plans and tender documents. This exciting opportunity will provide you the chance to work on a range of projects ranging from 1 - 500 million, across different sectors such as commercial, residential, schools, hospitals; offering you variety and challenge very early on in your career.
Our Early Careers Development Scheme is a two year programme in which we will support your development in becoming a successful professional within the industry.
You will receive structured support with chartership, technical training and professional membership from our internal mentors as you work towards achieving your professional accreditation. Our mentors come with a wealth of knowledge and experience, therefore providing you with the best support in your chosen career path.
About you
Our ideal Graduate Cost Manager must have
- Achieved a degree of 2:1 or above in Cost Management/Quantity Surveying or a related subject
- A professional attitude, providing you with the ability to effectively liaise with clients
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- A strong interest and desire to work within the Construction industry
It would be nice for you to have
- An interest in looking to work towards achieving chartership
- The ability to work effectively in a team to achieve a common goal
- Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail
About us
Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 650+ work collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better.
We’re committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues.
We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.
What we offer
Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect:
- Agile working
- 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave
- Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan
- Professional subscriptions
- Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme
- Stakeholder pension
As an equal opportunities’ employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.