• All Locations
    Birmingham
  • Sector
    Real Estate & Property
  • About The Role

  • About this opportunity

    Trainee responsible for assisting in all cost and procurement management processes.

    Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

    As a Trainee you will:

    • Contribute to a high quality of service and deliverables.
    • Assist Cost Managers in the accurate and timely delivery of services.
    • Assist Cost Managers in the preparation of:
      • Order of cost estimates and option studies.
      • Cost plans.
      • Cost-in-use studies.
      • Tender documentation and managing the tender process. including designing tender marking schemes
    • Assist Cost Managers with the:
      • Evaluation and reporting of tenders.
      • Valuation of completed work and arranging for payments.
      • Preparation and settlement of final accounts.
      • Administration of construction contracts.
      • Preparation of reports to customers.

    Additional responsibilities include:

    • Successfully completing an RICS exempting degree / Degree Apprenticeship

    As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

    • Opportunities to develop and grow your career
    • A contributory pension scheme
    • Employee Assistance Programme
  • About You

  • Who we’re looking for:

    Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills
    • Gain knowledge and experience in the following:
      • Quantification of construction works and activities.
      • Cost estimating.
      • Cost planning.
      • Value engineering.
      • Procurement.
      • Tendering
      • Post-contract cost control.
      • Administration of different forms of construction contract.
    • Demonstrate:
      • Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written.
      • Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
      • Good organisation, problem solving and negotiating skills.
      • Financial and numeracy management skills.
      • Sound ICT skills, with a good level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
      • Ability to work as part of a team.

    Additional responsibilities include:

    • Successfully completing an RICS exempting degree / Degree Apprenticeship

    As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

    • Opportunities to develop and grow your career
    • 23 days holiday plus option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme
    • A contributory pension scheme
    • Employee Assistance Programme
    • Our Global Travel Scholarship Programme
    • Flexible working arrangements

    Qualifications

    • GCSE A-Levels or other equivalent qualifications

     

  • About Us

  • About us

    A world of opportunity

    Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

    With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

    Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

    • Professionalism with personality
    • Excellence with humility
    • Innovation with agility

     

    We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

    We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

    Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.

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