RLB is a global, independent construction, property, and management consultancy, known for delivering quality and value to clients across a diverse range of sectors.
Our team of experts works collaboratively with clients to provide innovative solutions that shape the built environment. We believe in supporting the next generation of professionals by offering placement opportunities to those who are passionate about the built environment and eager to gain hands-on experience.
Role overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an undergraduate building surveying student looking for a Year Out Placement as part of their degree program. You will work alongside experienced surveyors and gain practical experience in all aspects of building surveying.
You will contribute to a wide range of projects, both large and small, within sectors such as commercial, residential, healthcare, and education.
Key Responsibilities
You will cover the following areas:
- Cost Planning, including:
- Preparation of indicative cost budgets and appraisals
- Preparation of elemental cost plans
- Providing advice and opinion on client development plans and expectations
- Conducting value engineering studies
- Procurement, including:
- Providing advice on procurement strategy
- Assembling and seeking agreement to long and short tender lists
- Preparing and issuing tender documents
- Running a competitive tender process, including managing queries from tendering contractors
- Managing and contributing to structured and documented tender evaluations
- Preparation of Contract Recommendation Reports
- Preparation of contract documents
- Handling compliant tenders
- Post Contract Quantity Surveying, including:
- Scrutinising and verifying applications for interim payments
- Preparing certificates
- Managing change control in accordance with contracts
- Producing cost reports and cost forecasting
- Assisting Project Managers with preparing Early Warnings, Instructions, and Compensation Events
- Attending progress meetings
What we offer
- Hands-on experience working on real-world projects.
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
- Opportunity to develop core surveying skills and gain insight into various sectors.
- Exposure to a wide range of clients and sectors.
- Support for your personal and professional growth.
At RLB, our aim is to create and enhance an inclusive workplace culture where diversity is not only accepted but valued and built into our company culture, creating opportunity for all. In order to support this, we recognise the importance of flexible and agile working and are open to having conversations on how this could work for you and our business from day one.
About us
Confidence today inspires tomorrow
With a network that covers the globe and a heritage spanning over two centuries, Rider Levett Bucknall is a leading independent organisation in cost management and quantity surveying, project management and advisory services.
Our achievements are renowned: from the early days of pioneering quantity surveying, to landmark projects such as the Sydney Opera House, HSBC Headquarters Building in Hong Kong, the 2012 London Olympic Games and CityCenter in Las Vegas.
We continue this successful legacy with our dedication to the value, quality and sustainability of the built environment. Our innovative thinking, global reach, and flawless execution push the boundaries. Taking ambitious projects from an idea to reality.
RLB has released the 2022 edition of Perspective, a compilation of insights from members of the RLB team around the world.
