Quantity Surveying Undergraduate Placement

Are you looking to gain hands-on experience in Quantity Surveying? Join McLaughlin & Harvey, one of the UK and Ireland's leading Building and Civil engineering contractors.

What's in it for you?

The McLaughlin and Harvey Undergraduate Placement will give you the opportunity to join our team of highly skilled Quantity Surveyors. Through a mentorship approach the placement is designed to give you relevant and practical experience, allowing you to develop in your chosen career.

We offer a paid, 12-month Placement with the potential to progress onto the graduate scheme following your graduation.

Be part of a team that lives by its core values: Commitment, Collaboration and Caring

What to expect:

Your main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the team with contract quantity surveying duties

• Quantification, procurement and tendering of works packages

• Preparing sub-contractor cost and budget comparisons

• Post contract cost control of sub-contractors and suppliers

• Contract administration and payment of sub-contractors

• Assisting with project cost control and reporting

How will I spend an average working week?

You'll be putting into practice what you've learned at university, working on a range of high-profile projects and playing a key role in delivering projects on time and under budget.

Who we're looking for:

• Relevant bachelor's or HNC/HND students in Quantity Surveying or related disciplines Degree

• Open to working away from home

• Team players with drive, curiosity, and a passion for the built environment

• Excellent communication & negotiation skills

• High levels of organisational skills

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Excellent numerical, IT and problem-solving skills

• Hold a full UK driving licence

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply by clicking the apply button now!

McLaughlin & Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every employee to care and commit to their contribution to the cultivation and maintenance of an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.

As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment where we will provide all reasonable adjustments at interview stage and beyond and commit to extending an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum job role requirements.