Graduate Management Trainee - Specialist Post Quantity Surveyor
Project Management

 

Graduate Management Trainee – Specialist Post covering Quantity Surveying

£25,481 – Pay for duration of 2 year programme

36.25 per week

Perm

Manchester City Centre

Advert closes 7th May 2021 but may close earlier depending on volume of applications

Click here for Role Profile

 


Your role:

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is a statutory body consisting of the ten local authorities of Greater Manchester and a directly elected Mayor. It has wide-ranging economic development, regeneration and transport functions and an ambitious agenda to make Greater Manchester a better place in which to grow up, live, work and invest.

Our Graduate Trainee Programme provides a unique development opportunity for high calibre Quantity Surveying graduates wishing to pursue a career with a dynamic, exciting and socially responsible employer.

 

About you:

 

This specialist post in the Place Directorate provides a rich experience; based around placements that will engage you in work that is core to the GMCA’s priorities. There will be 2 main teams that will require graduate support:-

The Development Team, which oversees investment of funding into infrastructure, mixed use developments and housing developments on brownfield sites, and the Core Investment Team, which oversees investment of funding into businesses and property development, including residential schemes, colleges and infrastructure projects.

The duties of the Graduate Quantity Surveyor will include:

• Project monitoring

• Attending sites for large and or/complex schemes to understand the development’s progress and provide assistance as required

• Participation in any site progress meetings, representing the interests of the GMCA

• Assist in reviewing external monitoring surveyors’ reports to identify key risks/issues

• Advising the Transaction Manager on solutions to risks/issues identified and provide support in conversations with developers on these issues.

• Reviewing and checking information submitted to substantiate drawdowns against funding, for example, land acquisition payments, invoices for project specific work/fees etc.

• Preparing drawdown reports summarising the status of the development, highlighting any risks and mitigating factors.

• Advise the Transaction Managers of any issues identified in the construction reports/site visits

• Assist with the provision of specialist support to Local Authorities in the preparation of development cost plans for emerging projects.

Our wide range of services and the speed of change in local government mean that we need high calibre graduates who will thrive in a challenging and fast-paced environment. The Graduate Trainee Programme wants applications from graduates who can work effectively in complex and diverse situations, work in partnership with people at all levels from a variety of disciplines, aspire to become future managers, are prepared to challenge the status quo to bring about change, are prepared to learn and share knowledge and experiences, have resilience and show dedication to our aim of making Greater Manchester a great place to live, work and visit.

 

The GMCA aims to reflect the diverse communities within Greater Manchester. We are looking for people who have the right values and attitudes and who can demonstrate their motivation for a career in the public sector. We are looking to develop future leaders, so we want graduates who are adaptable, resourceful and passionate about making a difference to Greater Manchester’s communities and who can demonstrate excellence in:

· working with others

· persuasive communication

· delivering outcomes

· analysis and problem solving

· personal resilience

· leadership potential

· commercial awareness

· ICT skills

Purpose of the Graduate Management Trainee Programme

· To attract high performance, enthusiastic graduates who have the skills needed to succeed in senior management at GMCA.

· To offer a series of placements and projects, along with a learning and development programme with national and locally delivered elements that will provide a grounding in key aspects of local government.

· To encourage graduates to make a long-term commitment to working for the GMCA.

Eligibility

Graduate in any discipline from a Greater Manchester educational institution or resident within Greater Manchester boundary (the local authority areas of Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan).

Training and Development

Over the two years of the programme, you will be supported to take part in a range of Learning and Development opportunities which will contribute to meeting the needs of the authority, our local community and the region.

On successful completion of the two-year programme, you will be offered a permanent post with the GMCA.

About us:

 

As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Recourses; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub.

 

We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

 

The GMCA is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation

 

To find out more about working for us please click here: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/

 

Our offer:

 

In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer, which includes:

· - Flexible working conditions with the ability to accrue 2 flexi days every 4 weeks (up to grade 11)

· - Family friendly policies including parental leave (maternity, shared parental,adoption, maternity support)

· - Ability to buy additional annual leave

· - Generous Annual leave scheme - 25 days + Bank Holidays per annum upon starting, after 5 years service increase to 30 days + BH and after 10 years service increase to 32 days +BH.

· - Local Government Pension Scheme

· - Employer investment in training and development, and professional sponsorshipincluding CPD

· - Corporate travel loans

· - Cycle scheme

· - Discount scheme (MiRewards) on local and national high street brands

· - Health and wellbeing offer - Occupational Health and Employee Assistance programme

· - Modern city centre offices (role specific)

· - Sports and welfare club

· - Commitment to diversity and inclusivity with 4 active staff networks for; LGBTA, BAME, Disability and Womens


Mandatory Information:

 

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COVID-19:

Please also note, due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidance, all interviews will be taking place virtually on Microsoft Teams or Skype. For more guidance and hints and tips for remote interviewing see our website: https://www.greater.jobs/content/10275/our-top-tips-for-video-interviews If successful on application, the hiring manager will be in contact so that you can both test the technology before the interview.

 

Employees on the redeployment register will be given priority for any vacancies in the first instance. If employees are identified as a match from the register then the vacancy may be withdrawn or put on hold pending an outcome.

 
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Graduate Management Trainee – Specialist Post covering Quantity Surveying

£25,481 – Pay for duration of 2 year programme

36.25 per week

Perm

Manchester City Centre

Advert closes 7th May 2021 but may close earlier depending on volume of applications

Click here for Role Profile

 


Your role:

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is a statutory body consisting of the ten local authorities of Greater Manchester and a directly elected Mayor. It has wide-ranging economic development, regeneration and transport functions and an ambitious agenda to make Greater Manchester a better place in which to grow up, live, work and invest.

Our Graduate Trainee Programme provides a unique development opportunity for high calibre Quantity Surveying graduates wishing to pursue a career with a dynamic, exciting and socially responsible employer.

 

About you:

 

This specialist post in the Place Directorate provides a rich experience; based around placements that will engage you in work that is core to the GMCA’s priorities. There will be 2 main teams that will require graduate support:-

The Development Team, which oversees investment of funding into infrastructure, mixed use developments and housing developments on brownfield sites, and the Core Investment Team, which oversees investment of funding into businesses and property development, including residential schemes, colleges and infrastructure projects.

The duties of the Graduate Quantity Surveyor will include:

• Project monitoring

• Attending sites for large and or/complex schemes to understand the development’s progress and provide assistance as required

• Participation in any site progress meetings, representing the interests of the GMCA

• Assist in reviewing external monitoring surveyors’ reports to identify key risks/issues

• Advising the Transaction Manager on solutions to risks/issues identified and provide support in conversations with developers on these issues.

• Reviewing and checking information submitted to substantiate drawdowns against funding, for example, land acquisition payments, invoices for project specific work/fees etc.

• Preparing drawdown reports summarising the status of the development, highlighting any risks and mitigating factors.

• Advise the Transaction Managers of any issues identified in the construction reports/site visits

• Assist with the provision of specialist support to Local Authorities in the preparation of development cost plans for emerging projects.

Our wide range of services and the speed of change in local government mean that we need high calibre graduates who will thrive in a challenging and fast-paced environment. The Graduate Trainee Programme wants applications from graduates who can work effectively in complex and diverse situations, work in partnership with people at all levels from a variety of disciplines, aspire to become future managers, are prepared to challenge the status quo to bring about change, are prepared to learn and share knowledge and experiences, have resilience and show dedication to our aim of making Greater Manchester a great place to live, work and visit.

 

The GMCA aims to reflect the diverse communities within Greater Manchester. We are looking for people who have the right values and attitudes and who can demonstrate their motivation for a career in the public sector. We are looking to develop future leaders, so we want graduates who are adaptable, resourceful and passionate about making a difference to Greater Manchester’s communities and who can demonstrate excellence in:

· working with others

· persuasive communication

· delivering outcomes

· analysis and problem solving

· personal resilience

· leadership potential

· commercial awareness

· ICT skills

Purpose of the Graduate Management Trainee Programme

· To attract high performance, enthusiastic graduates who have the skills needed to succeed in senior management at GMCA.

· To offer a series of placements and projects, along with a learning and development programme with national and locally delivered elements that will provide a grounding in key aspects of local government.

· To encourage graduates to make a long-term commitment to working for the GMCA.

Eligibility

Graduate in any discipline from a Greater Manchester educational institution or resident within Greater Manchester boundary (the local authority areas of Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan).

Training and Development

Over the two years of the programme, you will be supported to take part in a range of Learning and Development opportunities which will contribute to meeting the needs of the authority, our local community and the region.

On successful completion of the two-year programme, you will be offered a permanent post with the GMCA.

About us:

 

As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Recourses; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub.

 

We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

 

The GMCA is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation

 

To find out more about working for us please click here: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/

 

Our offer:

 

In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer, which includes:

· - Flexible working conditions with the ability to accrue 2 flexi days every 4 weeks (up to grade 11)

· - Family friendly policies including parental leave (maternity, shared parental,adoption, maternity support)

· - Ability to buy additional annual leave

· - Generous Annual leave scheme - 25 days + Bank Holidays per annum upon starting, after 5 years service increase to 30 days + BH and after 10 years service increase to 32 days +BH.

· - Local Government Pension Scheme

· - Employer investment in training and development, and professional sponsorshipincluding CPD

· - Corporate travel loans

· - Cycle scheme

· - Discount scheme (MiRewards) on local and national high street brands

· - Health and wellbeing offer - Occupational Health and Employee Assistance programme

· - Modern city centre offices (role specific)

· - Sports and welfare club

· - Commitment to diversity and inclusivity with 4 active staff networks for; LGBTA, BAME, Disability and Womens


Mandatory Information:

 

Privacy Notice  ">

 

COVID-19:

Please also note, due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidance, all interviews will be taking place virtually on Microsoft Teams or Skype. For more guidance and hints and tips for remote interviewing see our website: https://www.greater.jobs/content/10275/our-top-tips-for-video-interviews If successful on application, the hiring manager will be in contact so that you can both test the technology before the interview.

 

Employees on the redeployment register will be given priority for any vacancies in the first instance. If employees are identified as a match from the register then the vacancy may be withdrawn or put on hold pending an outcome.