Quantity Surveying Year Placement

We have exciting opportunities for undergraduate Quantity Surveyors to join the UK’s largest and most diverse geotechnical and ground engineering contractor. You will get hands‑on experience within a dynamic and progressive company. This is a perfect opportunity to gain valuable experience and put some of what you are learning into practice, working alongside a vastly experienced team.

What you'll be doing:

• Support the compiling, submission and management of monthly payment applications and variation accounts to customers.
• Assist in the review of contractual documentation and assessment of risk profile.
• Support the negotiation of agreeable contractual positions with clients that protect the company’s interests.
• Update and support production of monthly cost reports and assess the profitability of projects.
• Support the teams in the field with contract administration, issuing of contractual notices and ensuring entitlements are recognised and secured.
• Assist in updating and maintaining live client contract files.
• Issue information internally and to clients.
• Liaise with finance department on cash collection and invoicing.
• Arrange and attend various contractual and financial meetings.
• Compile and issue commercial handover packs.
• Conduct self in a way that reflects and promotes the Van Elle company values.
• Understand and act in accordance with Van Elle’s policies and procedures.
• Any other tasks that you may reasonably be required to undertake.

Who we're looking for:

• Undertaking a degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Able to successfully manage workload and work to deadlines.
• Be able to demonstrate practical experience from construction or similar transferable skills.
• IT competent in Microsoft packages.
• Valid CSCS would be beneficial.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work effectively to deadlines and under pressure.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy of work.
• Effective planning and organisation skills.
• A structured approach to problem solving.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, mathematical and technical skills.
• Ability to challenge people and situations in a constructive objective manner.
• Awareness of the relevant legal and safety regulations.

Other Requirements:

• Eligible to work and live in the UK.
• Flexibility to travel in the UK.
• A full driving licence, that is valid in the UK (desirable).

What you’ll get in return:

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• 25 days holiday plus bank/public holidays.
• Onsite Training Centre offers ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Access to our 24‑hour confidential employee support line.

About Us

Over the past 40 years, Van Elle has grown to become the UK’s largest independent ground engineering contractor in the UK. Van Elle’s unrivalled range of engineering techniques and design services enables our expert engineering teams to develop technically excellent and cost‑effective solutions across a wide number of sectors, from housing, construction to rail. Employing over 700 people, with a turnover of over £90 million, we have plans to grow and build on our reputation for delivering high quality foundation and ground engineering solutions. Van Elle values diversity and celebrates individual differences, believing that our inclusive family‑centric culture helps our business continue to grow as a dynamic and innovative organisation.