Graduate Scheme

Our ‘Graduate Scheme’ offers comprehensive training and development opportunities. Candidates will get the opportunity to work on high-profile projects and develop essential project management and Quantity Surveying skills.

The scheme lasts for two years and guarantees you an interview for a Project Manager or Quantity Surveyor position.

GRADUATE PROJECT MANAGER

As a Project Manager, you will supervise and organise daily work on-site. Your duties will include overseeing all operations, such as progress tracking, planning, and labour relations. It will be essential to collaborate with subcontractors, consultants, and client representatives to ensure that the project is completed within budget and according to schedule.

Your duties include, but not be limited to:

Manage daily onsite logistics, health and safety
Supervise and coordinate staff, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure quality and schedule adherence
Liaise with various departments and maintain records for cost/quality control
Lead and manage staff performance
Propose and implement new business ideas
Comply with company policies, procedures and instructions
Managing lifting operations and heavy plant movements

GRADUATE QUANTITY SURVEYOR

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will work with the surveying team to commercially manage scaffolding and access contracts, the success of which will directly contribute to the long-term profitability of PHD access.

Your duties include, but not be limited to:

Site visits to measure and prepare interim applications for payment to our Clients
Preparing variations and final accounts under the guidance of our Senior Surveyors
Attending meetings and negotiating variations and final accounts with our Clients
Preparing and monitoring company cash flow forecasts and projections to our Managing Director
Preparing commercial reporting information to our Managing Director
Review and discuss contract clauses during bids; assist Senior Surveyors in contract negotiations
Collaborate with the wider team to ensure the best possible commercial return for the business

What We Offer

Training

Practical, on-the-job training

Support

One-to-one support from line managers and mentors

Projects

The chance to work on some of the UK’s most high-profile projects

Skills

Develop essential skills in your field

CHARTERSHIP

Assistance with achieving chartership in your discipline

SALARY

A competitive salary

Ideal Candidate Requirements

To apply for our Graduate Scheme, you should have:

The right to live and work in the UK
An undergraduate degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying
Relevant work experience that demonstrates an interest in the construction industry
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Valid SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid (3-day course min) preferred
Effective written and verbal communication
Team player with good negotiating skills