Careers

The success of our business depends on our people. We take steps to ensure competence, confidence and take a keen interest in developing individuals. We have, as a result, employees who are genuinely enthusiastic, committed and attentive to our Clients’ needs.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer recognising the benefits of having a workforce that is truly representative of society, where every employee is valued and their knowledge and experience put to profitable use.

If you would like to be considered for a role within Maxi Construction please complete the form below, attaching a cover letter and CV.

Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Status: Full Time

Type: Permanent

Location: Office Based Livingston with part-time attendance at University

Contact: action@maxiconstruction.co.uk

The Role:

An office-based Trainee Quantity Surveyor to assist in the commercial management of a number of construction projects from Award of Contract to agreement of Final Account.

The Candidate:

The suitable Candidate must be on course and achieve qualifications required for entry to a University part-time Degree or Honours
Degree course in Quantity Surveying; these are currently offered at GCU and Napier.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assist with commercial management of contracts ranging in value from £50k to over £3m
• Attend site to measure work completed.
• Assist with procurement, analysis and appointment of subcontract packages; payment and agreement of final accounts
• Assist with preparation and presentation of monthly cost reports.
• Where required work closely with Administration, Contracts Management and Estimating to gain additional experience

Skills/Qualifications:

• Qualifications required for acceptance to University to study for a part-time Degree or Honours
• Degree in Quantity Surveying
• IT literate
• Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential.
• This role would be ideally suited to a sixth year pupil, looking to study Quantity Surveying at University and seeking work experience during this period.

You have the opportunity to work with a close-knit team with a real family feel to the business.

In the first instance please submit your CV.