Total 183 Fresh/Entry Level Construction / Property job vacancies

The trainee surveyor is on a 20-month training program to learn how we perform our classification services. The program includes office work and field work. During the training period the trainee does not have authorization to work independently and will as such always be accompanied by a qualified DNV surveyor or DNV technical expert.

The trainee surveyor shall hold a master’s degree within Naval architecture, Industrial Cybernetics or Marine Engineering from a reputable university and is selected based on merits from university and personal qualifications and suitability.

Daily tasks include:

1. Conduct Class and Statutory surveys on fleet-in-service ships and floating offshore structures under supervision of a trainer.

2. To assist with the preparation of technically accurate and timely reports.

3. To carry out other technical jobs under supervision, as assigned by the fleet-in-service planner.

And

1. Ensure that the work or duties performed are in accordance with the rules, regulations, instructions, guidelines and quality requirements of DNV.

2. To gain relevant qualification elements for a surveyor in the internal training and accreditation system

3. Maintain the confidentiality of clients' business, processes, designs, development, and documentation.

4. Communicate to line management at the earliest appropriate opportunity if in receipt of information that is important to the reputation or integrity of DNV.

5. Exhibit customer-oriented focus through promoting DNV onboard or on-site and by acting as a technical resource for customer questions.

Qualification

· Degree qualification, e.g. Eng, or equivalent preferably in Maritime/Naval architecture/engineering with strong academic results.

· General knowledge on Maritime.

· Maximum 1-2 years of experience working in the yard for design and shipping company in technical/engineering will be an advantage.

· Good communication skills with cross language capability, overcoming culture barriers to enhance team performance.

· Fluent English, spoken and writing.

· Willingness and flexibility to relocate abroad.

· Interest to work in an international environment.

Quantity Surveyor

Salary: $2,800-3,200

Location: Kranji Link

Main Job Tasks & Responsibilities

a) Tender Development

1. Registering all tender invitations and seeking approval from directors to accept tender invitations
2. Attending show rounds (if any)
3. Assigning QS to take off all required quantities or undertaking the taking off process
4. Collating and checking that all necessary pricing required for the tender is in order and complete
5. Discussing final tender pricing with superior 2 days before the closing date
6. Overseeing and ensuring all tenders are submitted on time
7. Updating the tender summary chart

b) Contract

1. Assigning QS to the job upon receipt of the awarded contract or undertaking to take charge of a specific project.
2. Monitoring and ensuring project insurance, establishing project deadlines, and establishing sub-contractors/suppliers list
3. Monitoring and ensuring all necessary critical procurement is in place and on time to meet project deadlines
4. Establishing and controlling project budget with team members
5. Controlling and ensuring the team works within the approved project budget
6. Managing, checking, and ensuring progressive claims are in order and submitted on time
7. Ensuring all VOs are duly raised and acknowledged by the client before any work commences
8. Handling, monitoring, and governing all contract administration and management

c) Completion

1. Monitoring, checking, and ensuring Final Account is in order and submitted on time (2 weeks after handover)
2. Monitoring, checking, and ensuring final invoices are duly raised and submitted
3. Following up on consultant payment certification/practical completion certification, etc.
4. Following up on collections
5. Monitoring, managing, and checking that proper project closure documentation is completed
6. Monitoring, checking, and ensuring sub-contractors/vendors' bills are in order

d) Actively participating in ad hoc projects and other administrative duties

e) Awarding contracts and preparing contracts related documents

f) Submitting weekly updates on projects budget, costing, and claim status

g) Attending weekly and fortnightly projects/accounting meetings

h) Company reserves all right to amend above scope of works as and when required.

Requirements:

Min Diploma/Degree in QS.

Trainee Damp and Mould Surveyor
North London / Essex
£32K - £34K
Repairs & Maintenance

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a leading Housing Association in the North London / Essex area who are looking for a brand new Trainee Surveyor to join their team covering Damp and Mould projects.

They are looking for an Trainee Surveyor who has previous experience working on Social Housing Damp works projects.

Duties:

• To assist with all surveying duties within the housing stock and carry out any technical inspections on the planned works projects
• To provide summary reports where required of all on-going managed cases and technical de-canted properties outlining levels of performance of the contractors and performance manage contractors delivering repairs to ensure strict timelines of completions are adhered to
• To undertake technical inspections of the homes including all leased properties to distinguish planned works in line with the companies Policy's
• Commercial Awareness within Reactive Repairs and Damp and Mould projects
• To liaise, monitor and progress all planned maintenance to the home's regeneration stock through its DLO and partnering contractors

Key Knowledge:

• Previous Social Housing experience required
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Proactive approach to work
• Proven track record for being Reliable and punctual
• Must hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle
• Experience working on repairs, damp and mould projects
• IT Literate

If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.

Responsibilities:

• Work in a team to carry out daily estate works, inspection on horticultural works, liaise with and supervise contractors, recommend and implement improvement works, attend to feedback, complaints and services requested by the customers.
• Handle administration duties such as calling of quotations, issuing work orders and applying for funding.

Requirements:

• NITEC / Higher NITEC / Diploma in Building / Estate Management / Real Estate / Facilities Management/ Engineering in Electronic & Electrical / Mechanical / Mechatronic or equivalent
• Entry level welcome (job training will be given)

Tempserv Pte Ltd

License No: 06C3745

Ivy Ng / EA Reg No: R1102590

Approach Personnel are proud to be working in partnership with a leading new homes developer who are seeking a Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join their

This is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate or a Junior Quantity Surveyor to join an incredibly successful, energetic and passionate Commercial Team at their East Midlands office in Derby. This role reports to the Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Director.

The successful candidate will ultimately be responsible for supporting our Quantity Surveying team in their commercial management duties. You will eventually have the opportunity to take on more responsibility as and when you feel comfortable doing so.

The role will include:

• Undertaking admin assistance

• Measurement of external works

• Raising pre-agreed orders

• Subcontractor matrix orders

• Managing the simpler payment and simpler aspects of loading budgets

• Bi-monthly valuations, appointing subcontractors and making subcontractor payments to maintain close cost control and enable management decisions

• Ensure weekly and monthly payments are processed efficiently, any disputed items are resolved, allowing site works to proceed unhindered and give an accurate picture of site financial status

• Produce site valuations on a bi-monthly basis and present to the Board of Directors to indicate any variation from budgeted figures

• Undertake negotiations to obtain the optimum rates for sub-contract appointments to maximise margins

• Utilise the Persimmon Group COINS system to set up new sites and establish budget, predicting site profitability for financial planning verification

• Liaison with other departments on time to ensure sites run efficiently (Construction, Sales, Customer Care, Accounts)

What experience, qualifications and skills are we looking for?

• Full UK driving license is advantageous.

• Experience within the house building industry is preferred but not essential.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Fully conversant with Microsoft Package, including Excel and Word

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent achieved (preferred)

• Willing to study a construction related subject at college or university on a day release basis.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Approach Personnel Ltd that is operating as an employment business. We recruit temporary to permanent labour surrounding the UK. If this job isn't suited to your specifications, please contact the number 0115 9003 171 to leave your details, we will then contact you when a job arises which best suits your skills.

JOB DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS

• Responsible for all works related to Quantity Surveyor duties.
• Ensure timely and completeness of taking off quantity, sourcing for quotation from specialists, suppliers and sub-contractors, price comparison, costing summary, understanding tender documents and tender submission.
• Prepare project budget and monitoring on regular basis.
• Recommend to award sub-contractors and prepare sub-contracts agreement.
• Site measurement and site meeting with Clients and consultants.
• Payment response for sub-contractor’s progress claim.
• Prepare progress claim, variations orders, and project final account.
• Keeping and maintaining all contract and sub-contract documentation, manage the transmission of all documents and drawings to the client and Consultants.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Degree or Diploma in Building / Civil Engineering / Quantity Surveying / Construction Management or equivalent qualification.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Individuals of the highest calibre who are confident, driven and with excellent interpersonal skills.
• PC literate in Word / Excel / Power Point /AutoCAD etc.
• Bilingualism (English and Mandarin) as you need to liaise with Chinese speaking counterparts.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• No experience and fresh graduates are welcome to apply as training will be provided.
• Good team player and able to work independently with positive attitude.
• The company can provide accommodation if needed.