Due to continuing growth, Ridge and Partners are now looking for a talented Graduate M&E Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Reading - Theale.
About the role
As a Graduate M&E Quantity Surveyor, based in Reading, you will be responsible for assisting in the provision of a wide range of M&E quantity surveying services under the direction of a Team Manager. You will be working on projects including large industrial and commercial schemes with contract values over £30 million to smaller schemes and working in interesting sectors including; healthcare, insurance, government sites, etc.
Role and responsibilities
- Assist in the evaluation of costs and advise on alternative proposals
- Advise on contract arrangements and conditions under which building will be constructed
- Advise on implications of different construction methods, materials etc
- Provide assistance with the undertaking of pre and post contract work for both End User Clients and Contractors / Sub-Contractors
- Working on energy reduction and sustainability innovations and roll outs
Experience and skills required
To be successful at Ridge you will need to demonstrate the desire and drive to becoming Chartered. The position will be fully supported by the company (the national Ridge RICS APC support process) and the vastly experienced and talented Reading M&E Quantity Surveying Team.
- BSc in Quantity Surveying, similar level degree or vocational qualification (or equivalent)
- Some cost management experience (ideally M&E cost management but not essential)
- Clean UK driving licence
A career in the M&E Quantity Surveying team at Ridge will offer you a high level of intellectual challenges and the opportunity to grow and progress in a hugely growing and extremely exciting sector. It is anticipated the role will require initial and on-going training in areas where knowledge may be limited and you will be fully supported by Ridge in gaining this expertise.
What's in it for you?
Our people are our business – our vision is to be ever progressive, expanding our expertise and nurturing our talent through Quality, Innovation & Growth, to achieve our strategic outcomes:
- Growth which fuels ideas and opportunity for all
- Purposeful and meaningful work
- Continual development and mentoring
- Empowerment, inclusivity and respect
- Happiness and enjoyment
- Openness, honesty and integrity
- Acting as one team
Your reward is focused on your total wellbeing, with a package to support all aspects of life. In addition to your salary, you can expect:
- A healthy holiday balance of 25 days, plus bank holidays & the ability to buy / sell to suit you
- 3 days a year to give your time to others, volunteering for great causes
- An inclusive wellbeing offer:
- Financial – Life Assurance, Pension Scheme (3% Employee, 6% Employer), Income Protection, Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme, flexible choice of Critical Illness Insurance
- Physical – Free Private Medical Insurance, Doctor at Hand Private GP, Best Doctors, flexible choice of Dental Plan, Cycle to Work Scheme, GymFlex & Healthcare Cash Plan
- Mental – Mental Health First Aiders, Help@Hand by Unum
- A flexible approach to hybrid working, to suit both you
- Tailored career development – focused on professional, personal and/or educational
- The opportunity to learn and develop skills as part of a dynamic team within a modern, high quality and wellbeing aligned office space
