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Join Taylor Wimpey's Trainee programme and begin laying the foundations of becoming a fully qualified Quantity Surveyor. As a pivotal member of the team, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the success of our homes and communities across the UK.
A Quantity Surveyor at Taylor Wimpey ensures the effective management of site budgets, contributing to the delivery of high-quality homes for our customers. This dynamic career offers a blend of budget management, team collaboration, and subcontractor interaction.
Ideal for graduates with a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field, this opportunity offers comprehensive training and development. Your attention to detail, proficiency in Excel, and interpersonal skills will be invaluable assets as you work closely with various teams.
During your training, you'll gain hands-on experience in key areas such as:
- Tender Process: Review drawings, analyse tenders, and negotiate with contractors.
- S.I.T Budgets: Create and manage Excel SIT Budgets, utilise COINS SIT Budgets.
- Order Placement: Chair meetings and facilitate COINS Order Placement.
- Payments: Generate payment batches, address invoice queries, and draft certificates.
- CVR: Conduct valuations, reconcile costs and compile comprehensive reports.
- Subcontractor Management: Cultivate relationships, manage accounts and understand pricing structures.
But it's not just about technical expertise. As a Quantity Surveyor, your problem-solving prowess and ability to foster strong relationships will be your greatest assets. You'll collaborate across teams, turning challenges into opportunities and forging connections that last a lifetime.
During the program, you'll be supported by our experienced team, who oversee multimillion-pound developments, and you'll be enrolled in training sessions to enhance your professional development. Our program allows you to advance your knowledge and skills at your own pace, with regular reviews to ensure you have the necessary tools and exposure. Additionally, we reward your progress with the opportunity for salary increases every six months!
Ready to build a brighter future with Taylor Wimpey? Join us and unleash your potential as a Quantity Surveyor. Together, we can help you unlock your future!
What you will need
- A 2:1 Degree in a Built Environment, Construction or STEM Related Course
- Full UK Drivers License
- A Willingness to travel around your area
- Full indefinite UK working rights
What you will receive
- £28,400 starting salary with pay increases as you reach milestones throughout your training.
- Annual Bonus Scheme
- Full Benefits Package including private medical cover, retail discounts and much more!
- 26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Individuals seeking employment at Taylor Wimpey should know that we foster a culture of inclusion and value diversity positively which creates a better workplace and delivers stronger outcomes. We commit to treating all our job applicants and employees fairly and with respect, irrespective of background, disability or any other protected characteristic. If you require any assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Checks and eligibility to work
To be successful in this role you must be able to prove eligibility to work in the UK.
If you are successful at interview and the Company considers making an offer of employment, you may be asked to give your consent to the following pre-employment check[s] being undertaken by our third-party provider, Experian (or any other appropriate third-party provider that the Company chooses to engage).
The type of checks made will depend on the role in question but may include any or all the following
- Criminal records (DBS);
- Credit reference
- DVLA
The purpose of such checks will be to assess your suitability for the role. If it subsequently transpires that you have given incorrect, false or misleading information, your application will not be taken further.
