McLaughlin & Harvey are one of the leading Building and Civil Engineering Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland.
We are seeking to recruit a passionate and engaging Trainee Quantity Surveyor.

HOW DO I KNOW IF IT’S RIGHT FOR ME?

Joining our Trainee Scheme is easy! All we require is that you are over 16 years of age and have achieved the required entry requirements for the appropriate University, as detailed at the bottom of this advert.
We offer a fully funded scheme where on completion you will gain a degree. Training will include time in relevant departments offering a broader understanding of how the business operates getting involved in interesting and challenging work. At the same time, you’ll be earning a competitive salary.
Recent projects include; Eden Campus, UKAEA Offices and BAE Govan.

WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?

• You will have achieved the following:A Level qualifications with grades ABB – Essential: One from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or Construction
• If not offering any of these subjects the entry requirement is AAA, all subjects considered

RESPONSIBILITIES

The McLaughlin and Harvey Trainee programme will give you the opportunity to train as a Quantity Surveyor. From day one, our programme is designed to give you the best mentored, relevant and practical experience on site, tailored to suit your chosen career. Join McLaughlin and Harvey’s Trainee programme and you’ll gain a nationally recognised qualification coupled with invaluable hands on experience, ready to begin your career in one of the most exciting industries around!

As a Trainee Quantity Surveyor you will undertake a degree in Quantity Surveying and develop into the role of a Quantity Surveyor who is responsible for negotiating and concluding a contract for the supply of work, goods, materials and services. During the development period the Trainee Quantity Surveyor will assist the Quantity Surveyor and carry out the following duties:

• Assist with the procurement of Sub-Contractors
• Assist with the preparation of Sub-Contract Orders
• Contribute to the preparation of Monthly Valuations
• Assist with Payment of Sub-Contractors and Cash Flow Forecasting
• Support the Quantity Surveyor with the preparation of Costs and Budgets
• Review and undertake site measurements
• Assist with the preparation of internal & external monthly reports
• Liaise with all members of the Site team, e.g. Project Manager, Site Manager, Design Manager
• Liaise with other departments within the business e.g. Estimating & Finance

IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE THE ROLE FOR YOU, PLEASE APPLY BY CLICKING THE APPLY BUTTON!

McLaughlin & Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every employee to care and commit to their contribution to the cultivation and maintenance of an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.
Decisions relating to recruitment, salary, training, evaluating performance, or termination are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome. As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment where we will provide all reasonable adjustments at interview stage and beyond and commit to extending an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum job role requirements