Network Plus

Maintains, builds, and delivers utility infrastructure

Quantity Surveyor Trainee

Construction ManagementUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeWorsley, Manchester, UK£29.7k - £31k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Good information technology skills, specifically Microsoft Excel.
Experience working in a commercial environment with exposure to invoicing, transactional processing, and cost management is desirable.
A basic understanding of contracts.

Responsibilities

Support the Commercial Manager and Senior Quantity Surveyor in driving efficiencies, managing costs, and maintaining regional business performance.
Assist with a wide range of commercial and contractual items for the relevant depots and regions, with support from Quantity Surveyors, Senior Quantity Surveyors, and the Commercial Manager.
Build and maintain commercial client relationships as required.
Input and maintain client rate agreements in work management and finance systems, including setting up and configuring client job codes in Total Mobile and Microsoft Dynamics Business Central for new and existing clients.
Attend client commercial meetings as required.
Support the Operational Team with daily commercial activities.
Undertake checks to validate sales recognition, and provide feedback and escalate areas of concern.
Work with the Operational Team to ensure variations and compensation events are captured.
Be aware of and adhere to Delegation of Authority compliance.
Produce, submit, and manage client applications for payment.
Assist with invoice and application for payment query resolution.
Review and certify subcontractor valuations.
Process subcontractor payments.
Undertake analysis of data and reports as required.
Review project costs, including weekly profit and loss reporting, ensuring cost and value are reconciled.

Desired Qualifications

A degree qualification is desirable but not essential.

As a Trainee Quantity Surveyor, you will support the Commercial Manager/Senior Quantity Surveyor; helping to drive efficiencies, manage costs and maintain regional performance for the business. This role will see you assisting with a wide range of commercial & contractual items for your respective depots/region(s) all with appropriate support from QS/SQS/Commercial Manager.

Hours are 8-5 Monday to Friday

Build and maintain commercial client relationships as required
Input and ongoing maintenance of client rate agreements in work management and finance systems, including but not limited to - Ensuring Client Job Codes are set up & configured correctly in Total Mobile and Microsoft Dynamics (BC) for new and existing clients.
Attend client commercial meetings as required
Support the Operational Team in daily commercial aspects
Undertake checks to validate sales recognition – feedback and escalate areas of concern
Work with the Operational Team to ensure Variations and Compensation Events are captured
Be aware of and adhere to DOA Compliance
Production, submission and management of Client AFPs
Assist with invoice & AFP query resolution
Review and certification of subcontract valuations
Process subcontract payments
Undertake analysis of data & reports as required
Review project costs including weekly P&L reporting, ensuring cost and value are reconciled accordingly

Good IT skills, specifically Microsoft Excel
Degree qualification is desirable but not essential
Ideally you will have experience working in the commercial environment with exposure to invoicing and transactional processing as well as cost management
Basic understanding of contracts

About the Company

Network Plus

Maintains, builds, and delivers utility infrastructure

Network Plus provides utility and infrastructure services across the UK, supporting the maintenance, construction, and delivery of essential services in sectors such as wastewater, power, local infrastructure, gas, telecoms, and water. It delivers end-to-end solutions for infrastructure projects, handling planning, design, construction, and ongoing maintenance, with revenue generated mainly through long-term contracts with clients like local authorities and large utility companies. The company differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on safety, efficiency, and the adoption of new technologies and methods to improve service delivery on large-scale projects that require specialized equipment and expertise. Its goal is to ensure critical infrastructure remains reliable and efficient, supporting sustainable operations and long-term client relationships.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Salford, United Kingdom
Founded: 2000

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