Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Job title:

Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Company

Great Places Housing Group

Job description

The VacancyReporting to the Head of Investment Delivery and Quantity Surveyor, you will undertake a full range of quantity surveying duties to assist the delivery team on the annual investment programme. Our Investment Delivery team is driving real change, improving the quality, safety and sustainability of our homes and neighbourhoods.What you will be doing (with support & training):

• Assisting with the financial management for the annual investment programme and small projects
• Supporting with project cost control, preparing monthly valuations, monitoring and reporting on variations
• Supporting the delivery teams in monitoring budgets, valuations, cash flows and settlement of final accounts
• Collating information for financial reports
• Estimating and costing plans for new projects
• Drafting contracts
• Checking value for money and social values targets. Liaising directly with the internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting with monitor contractors to ensure that contracts performance targets and KPI’s.
• Supporting, agreeing and settling final accounts
• Analysing data and producing reports
• Ensuring the responsibilities of the post are carried out in a way that reflects the standards, vision and values of Great Places
• Representing Great Places in a professional manner with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity
• Reflecting on your learning and completing all apprenticeship/ qualification-related assignments and activities

What you will need:

• A minimum 2:2 degree achieved in the past 3 years, ideally within a relevant subject area
• GCSE maths and English or equivalent at grade C/4 or above
• Curious, can-do attitude and a desire to make a difference
• Commitment to completing your apprenticeship/ accredited qualification and engaging with the Growing Greatness development programme
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Keen eye for detail and good organisational skills
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• A clean UK driving licence and access to a car would be desirable
• Experience of working in a customer focused environment, with a proven ability of delivering customer service
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as using your own initiative and time management skills to deliver tasks on time
• Commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing
• Commitment to observe and comply with all policies / procedures / working practices / regulations and in particular Great Places Equality and Diversity Policy, Health and Safety Policy and Safeguarding Policy

What we’re looking for:

• Someone who wants to build a career with purpose
• A team player who brings a positive, helpful attitude
• Someone open to learning and developing their skills and experience
• A good listener who takes pride in detail and follow-through
• Someone who is motivated by improving people’s lives

What you’ll get in return:

• A fully accredited apprenticeship/ qualification plus additional short qualifications to aid in your development
• Full equipment to help you perform best at your role
• Dedicated time each week for studying and learning
• Mentorship and line management from senior professionals
• A warm, inclusive team where your ideas and growth matter
• Opportunities to shadow across the business and contribute to the social housing sector
• Access to our Growing Greatness talent programme including workshops, networks, and development activities
• Support from our Emerging Talent and Development Specialist which will include reviews, check-ins and the opportunity to discuss your progress

Key information and dates:

• This opportunity is for a 2 year fixed contract.
• Advert closes – 1st July 2025
• Assessment day and interviews – July 2025
• Start date – 2nd September 2025

The CompanyGreat Places Housing Group exists to improve the lives of the people living in our 25,000 homes across the North West and Yorkshire. We are much more than just a landlord, providing a wide-range of services and promoting partnership work to create vibrant, sustainable communities.You can find details of our story, our vision and our values .At Great Places, we are committed to using inclusive hiring practices. By embracing diversity and difference, we enrich our teams with varied perspectives, drive, and innovation to create an environment in which everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures and are committed to fostering an environment in which everyone can be their authentic self; building a workforce that truly reflects the diverse communities we serve.We want to create a recruitment process that allows you to perform at your best! Should you need any support or information throughout the process, please reach out to our recruitment team at .The BenefitsThe BenefitsPension DC Scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleague and Great Places)WPA Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available- option to increase & add on family membersThe Market Place High street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much moreAnnual Leave Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years+ Bank HolidaysReward & Recognition You Count Rewards are individual reward’s for going ‘above & beyond’Help with transport We offer season ticket loans, an affordable way to purchase season tickets for public transport at discounted rates .For more information about our benefits and rewards, visit our .

Expected salary

£24088 per year

Location

Manchester

Job date

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 06:33:31 GMT

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