SDA Consulting LLP is looking for a Graduate Level Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join our Manchester city centre team on our Masters Training Programme. You will have a degree in an unrelated subject at 2:1 or above and three A Levels (or equivalent) at grade C, two of which should be in STEM Subjects (Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics) and be willing to undertake a training programme to achieve proficiency as a quantity surveyor.
We also welcome applications from candidates who are awaiting their results and are expected to obtain the required grade. Any job offer will be conditional on achieving the required grade.
SDA Consulting LLP is one of the leading independent construction consultancies in the North West. We offer a comprehensive range of construction consultancy services and have extensive experience in delivering projects in both the public and private sectors. Typical projects include new build, refurbishment and remodelling projects in a variety of sectors including university, college, local authority and housing sector clients.
Our Masters Training Programme will enable the successful applicant to learn on the job, earning a salary, working within our established team on projects throughout the North West developing your key cost management skills including technical, commercial and consultancy skills. You will also study for a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors accredited Masters Degree funded on a 50%/50% Employer/Employee basis. The Masters course operates over 2.5 years with courses commencing in September and January each year.
You will have the option of either attending University on day release, working on-the-job four days per week or you can undertake study via Distance Learning working full time and choosing when you study. An uplift in salary is given to candidates who progress distance learning providing renumeration for the time spent by the employee studying outside working hours. On completion candidates would be eligible to commence our in-house Structured Training Programme to become a RICS chartered surveyor. The successful candidate will be able to select the option that best suits their own personal circumstances.
What are we looking for - We look for motivated, talented graduates:
- Qualifications: in addition to meeting University entry criteria you will also hold a degree of 2:1 in an unrelated discipline and three A Levels (or equivalent) at grade C or above with at least two in STEM subjects.
- Location: You will live within a reasonable commuting distance from our Manchester city centre office.
- Licence: Full UK driving licence and use of a car
- Excellent communication skills with ability to build good working relationships
- High standards of literacy and numeracy
- A natural problem solver
- Someone with a real interest in obtaining a professional qualification in quantity surveying
We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome applicants from everyone who has the necessary skills and qualities.
What we offer -
- Competitive Salary - commensurate with candidate experience
- Training led by chartered surveyors
- 31 days holidays including bank holidays with phased increases to 36 days after five years’ service
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Holiday purchase and buy-back scheme
- Flexible, Home Working and Hybrid working policies following business integration and training period - we give staff choices to find practical working arrangements that both meet our objectives and suit each employee’s lifestyle.
- Payment of Professional Subscriptions
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme
- Long Service Awards for every five years of completed service
- Group Life cover with Wellbeing apps
- Sustainable Travel bonuses - eg for walking shoes, to reward cycling to work, and contributing to fares for anyone using public transport
- Ride to Work Cycle Scheme
- Continuous Professional Development and Training Programmes
- Staff Socials - varied socials to bring our team together.
- Attractive, inclusive and modern office hub within a Grade II listed building with character features on the Deva City Office business park in the heart of Manchester
- Shower facilities
How to apply - Applicants should:
1) send a covering letter highlighting why they believe they are suitable for the role
2) attach a detailed CV including qualifications and grades achieved/predicted to: [email protected].
NO AGENCIES - any unsolicited CVs submitted will not be subject to payment of agency fees. To be an authorised Recruitment Agency there must be a written agreement in place and the agency must be invited by the Recruitment Team to submit candidates for review.
What we will use your data for and how long we will keep it - Unless you inform us otherwise we will hold your CV for 12 months from your enquiry for the purpose of considering you for our vacancies only. We will not provide your CV to any third parties and will treat all applications in confidence. By applying you agree to these conditions but if you would prefer us to only hold your personal data for this vacancy, please email [email protected].
How long will the vacancy be open? - We recommend that candidates are proactive in sending their application as we will be assessing applications as we receive them and may invite candidates to interview who meet the criteria.
PLEASE NOTE: In the event of a high number of applications, we will only be able to respond to shortlisted candidates. We are not able to enter into correspondence with individual candidates before the short listing stage.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you have a 2:1 in your degree?
- Have you attached a covering e-mail with your CV to explain why you think you're suitable for this role?
Work Location: In person
