Graduate Quantity Surveyor - Power London
8 days ago
London
As a company, our track record in supporting early careers is exceptional, and our Graduate scheme represents a fantastic opportunity for you to unlock your full potential. Our comprehensive two-year development program is designed to provide a diverse range of job experiences, on-the-job learning, and a personalised learning journey supported by your mentor, coach, and line manager. Within our business, you'll not only find the chance to advance and expand your career but also to cultivate a professional network with some of the industry's finest individuals. You'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the business through a project in your first six months, participate in volunteering events, and contribute to a social value project. The scheme encompasses a well-structured array of activities, development modules, work-based projects, and rotational placements across key business areas. These elements are strategically crafted to challenge and inspire participants, propelling them toward realizing their full potential. Graduate Quantity Surveyor - Freedom Power Solutions Location: London Closing date: Monday 25th May 2026 Assessment Centre: Friday 19th June 2026, Leeds Join our 2 year Group Graduate development scheme. The scheme encompasses a well-structured array of activities, development opportunities and experiences. These elements are strategically crafted to challenge and inspire participants, propelling them toward realising their full potential. Responsibilities: * Work under the guidance of an experienced Surveyor or Commercial Manager to assist in implementing best commercial practices throughout all project phases — from tender preparation to completion and final account settlement. * Support the delivery of improved commercial and financial performance across assigned projects. * Provide commercial input to administrative and operational functions, including assisting with quotations, measurements, and work approvals to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Key Deliverables • Health & Safety – comply with the company’s Health & Safety standards ensuring that the safety first and foremost message is visible and alive throughout all work activities., • Risk Management – Review contract terms and conditions to identify any specific risk and opportunities this may place upon Freedom; assist with the agreed mitigation and enhancement., • Financial Management – Liaise with the Project team and assist with the preparation of applications for payment with appropriate substantiation of both the level of contract works complete and variations. Ensure cash is received by Freedom in accordance with the contract. Assist with Cost Value Reconciliations, manage supply chain costs and measurement of works on site., • Subcontract Management – assist with the negotiation, production and administration of subcontract agreements including, but not limited to, assisting with payment notice procedures, reviewing potential and instructing change and final account processes., • Contract Administration – review and understand the obligations of Freedom under the contract. Assist with the production of a commercial plan and monitoring our compliance with any such obligations, especially any that could cause a loss of entitlement when not complied with. Follow procedures for client work approval. Commercial and administrative involvement with Works Management System and other IT software. Involvement with PQQ and tender submissions. Produce quotations and pre-estimates., • Record Keeping – assist in the production and maintenance of all necessary records to maximise Freedom’s contractual entitlements and justify our position. Follow procedures for client work approval., • Cost and Value Forecasting – assist with the monitoring and forecasting of cost and revenue throughout the project/programme lifecycle. Assist with the production and distribution of accurate internal project reports; such as, Major Project Reviews, CVR files, Risk and Opportunity Registers. Value completed works in line with contractual mechanism, e.g. schedule of rates (SOR), Defined Cost etc. Assist in the creation of and monitoring of cash-flow forecasts to ensure the Project/Programme remains cash positive., • Final Account Settlement – assist the project team with the preparation of both Freedom’s final account with our customer and preparation/review of supply chain final accounts. Including any substantiation required to improve the commercial or financial performance of the project. Post-audit of works commercially., • Change Management – understand the contract change management procedures and assist with the identification and quantification of any changes to Freedom’s contractual obligations; both upstream with our customer and downstream with our supply chain., • Stakeholder Relations – maintain positive relationships with the project customer(s) through efficient delivery of objectives, with a view to optimising future opportunities. Effective communication with various levels of personnel on the framework, both internal and external., • Develop your professional network to support you in your role and to support your development., • Build positive relationships with internal and external customers as required., • Identify and drive improvements where possible., • Keep a log of your activities and learning within each business area, positively feeding into your development, to ensure that each new rotation can be effectively developed and tailored to meet your individual development needs., • You will be responsible for managing your career and working towards professional accreditation. 2.2 or above Commercial Related Degree We are unable to provide visa sponsorship under either the Dependent or Skilled Worker visa routes. Therefore, applicants must have the automatic right to work in the UK indefinitely, without the need for future sponsorship. We encourage all applicants to review their eligibility before applying to ensure alignment with these requirements. NG Bailey is an Equal Opportunities employer and all applicants will rece
