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Tilbury Douglas Construction is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment. We are headquartered in the UK and have a workforce of circa 1,200 highly experienced colleagues.
It is our people that make Tilbury Douglas Construction a success. We believe that our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst maintaining our resilience. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application.
Entry Requirements
- Holds a degree in Quantity Surveying (or derivative of) with a 2:2 classification or expected to achieve on graduation in 2023 (essential)
- Holds a full UK driving licence or will hold a full UK driving licence by August 2023 (essential)
What you can bring
- Experience gained from a year in industry or summer placement with a Construction or Civil Engineering Contractor (highly desirable)
- Strong numeracy skills and the ability to learn sophisticated design/construction IT packages
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings (with training)
- Ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information simply to a diverse range of people
- Ability to work in a multi-functional and dynamic team environment assisting with the smooth running of a variety of projects
- Self-motivated with the enthusiasm to learn and develop
- Ability to take responsibility and be accountable
- Attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines
- Practical and logical qualities with a methodical way of thinking
- Creative and innovative approach to problem-solving
- Strong communication skills
What we can offer you
- Competitive salary along with a car allowance
- Support from our professionally qualified team to coach and mentor you, providing you with experience you need to progress to becoming a chartered surveyor (RICS)
- 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
- 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
- Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
- Life Assurance
- Company pension scheme matched up to 8%
- 2 days volunteering opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme which includes financial guidance and advice
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
- Perks at Work employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more
- Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
- Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
- Dental Insurance
- Travel insurance
- Bike to work scheme
- Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attraction
Role summary
Supporting with the measurement and valuation of works in progress. Participation in the management of the supply chain and project costs of construction projects to ensure the overall financial success of a project. Supporting the commercial team with the commercial management of all or part of a project and/or a number of trade packages within the project.
What you’ll be doing
- Participate in the analysis, preparation, and management of all costs, from initial cost assessments through to project completion
- Selection and management of suppliers and sub-contractors
- Become an expert in contracts, financial management and contract law
- Assist with the monthly/quarterly compilation of data to monitor the performance of the project
- To meet with other professionals, clients, customers and others to obtain and provide information relating to land, property or construction
- To undertake costings and/or measurements and/or valuations using data collected from research
- Buying of materials and services from smaller companies
- Monitoring and management of these smaller companies to ensure that goods are delivered and work is completed on time
- To ensure requests for payment are made on time and on a regular basis to the business for whom we are working and that these payments are received and payments to smaller companies are made promptly.
Our Graduate Programme
Our two-year Graduate development programme will be tailored to provide you with the technical skills required to fulfil your role. We will give you responsibility in your role and as you develop, you will be given the opportunity to manage customers, colleagues and staff.
The programme will also offer a rotation scheme in your first year, whereby you will undertake placements within other functions (e.g. work winning, design, commercial, technical, buying - depending on your role) which will provide you with experience across our business and in various functions.
A key theme across our programme is your engagement with communities outside of your day-to-day working environment. While working on sites you will host visits from local schools, colleges, universities and communities. We also need you to support our work with careers events at local schools and colleges.
How do I apply?
Our deadline for applications is Tuesday 31st January 2023. As our Graduate programme is incredibly popular to avoid disappointment, please get your application in as soon as possible. You will need to answer some questions so we can find out more about you and what you can bring and upload your current CV. If you successfully meet the criteria, you will be invited to the next stage of the recruitment process which will involve some online tests. The final stage of the recruitment process will be an interview along with a presentation with our hiring managers at a regional Tilbury Douglas office.
