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Intern Quantity Surveyor – 2025 Summer Placement - Cambridge

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Skanska

Oct 15

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Construction & Surveying
  • Cambridge

Requirements

  • Studying towards a Quantity Surveying degree accredited by the RICS. We will consider applications from other commercially focused or construction qualification backgrounds.
  • Have excellent communications skills and attention to detail
  • Values driven and passionate about sustainability
  • Commercially minded
  • Enthusiastic about learning and developing new ways of thinking

Responsibilities

  • Help minimise the costs of a project to ensure profitability and risk mitigation
  • Build relationships and negotiate with trade contractors and client representatives
  • Support the preparation and completion of site measurement and records, day work sheets, labour and plant returns
  • Procure trade contract packages, including completing detailed tender analysis and preparation of tender and contract documents
  • Assist with the procurement of sub-contract packages
  • Work within the projects commercial team and have responsibility in measuring and quantifying works for cost plan validation, completing interim and final account valuations
  • Prepare contractual documents including preparing scopes and sub-contract warranties
  • Other commercial tasks depending on project needs

FAQs

What is the location of the Intern Quantity Surveyor position?

The position is based in Cambridge.

When does the internship start?

The internship starts in Summer 2025.

What is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is Monday, November 25, 2024.

What type of contract is offered for this internship?

The internship is a fixed-term contract.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates should be studying towards a Quantity Surveying degree accredited by the RICS or have other commercially focused or construction qualification backgrounds.

What are some key responsibilities of the Intern Quantity Surveyor?

Key responsibilities include minimizing project costs, building relationships with trade contractors, supporting site measurements, procuring contracts, and preparing contractual documents.

What skills are necessary for applicants?

Applicants should have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, be commercially minded, and passionate about sustainability and learning.

What benefits does Skanska offer to interns?

Benefits include support and guidance from experienced leaders, access to employee networks, discounts through My Rewards, a cycle-to-work scheme, and more.

Is this a paid internship?

The job description does not specify whether the internship is paid or unpaid.

How can I request reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process?

You can contact Skanska at emerging.talent@skanska.co.uk to request any adjustments that may support you throughout your application.

Does Skanska have a commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Skanska embraces differences and believes diversity opens potential for new ways of thinking, building successful and high-performing teams.

Are virtual interviews conducted for this position?

The job description does not specify if virtual interviews are an option. To inquire, you may contact Skanska directly.

Will I receive a response if I apply for this position?

Yes, Skanska is a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commits to responding to every applicant.

Using knowledge & foresight to shape the way we live, work, and connect.

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Mission & Purpose

Skanska Group uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest development and construction companies, with 2020 revenue totaling SEK 159 billion. We operate in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe and the United States. Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 32,000+ teammates, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime. Founded in Sweden in 1887 as a maker of concrete, we were driven by a dual purpose: to innovate and build what’s good for people and society. Today we develop, design and build everything from healthy and green office buildings to smart homes and infrastructure. We partner to innovate, and we continue to hold our founding values at the heart of everything we do. Skanska Linkedin Page House Rules We welcome and encourage participation. However, there are some rules we ask everyone to follow in order to maintain a friendly and respectful community. We will remove any posted content that is not aligned with Skanska's values and Code of Conduct, including: Text, images or video containing profanity, sexually graphic or offensive language, spam, illegal content – laws that govern the use of copyrights, trade secrets, etc. will be followed.

Culture & Values

  • Care for life – protecting people and the planet

    The health and safety of people and our en­vironment lies at the very heart of what we do. In situations that are physically or psychologi­cally unsafe we refuse to be bystanders. We are changemakers and action takers. This applies to the environment and climate change too. We advocate for sustainable solutions and operate in this spirit, holding each other accountable for the legacy that we leave future generations.

  • Act ethically and transparently – being a role model

    Each of us honors our individual responsibility to lead by example and to act with the highest de­gree of integrity and transparency. We encoura­ge different perspectives, foster a space in which people can speak freely and live by our Code of Conduct. Short cuts are unacceptable.

  • Be better together – teaming up

    Everything we do, we do better together. We listen and learn with curiosity to strive forward as a team, generously sharing knowledge along the way to successfully replicate best practices. We champion an inclusive culture of openness, fairness, trust and respect, where all people feel a sense of belonging – regardless of who you are or where you come from. We innovate and deliver the best solutions by leveraging our own diversity together with that of our customers, partners and the communities in which we operate.

  • Commit to customers – having a customer-first mindset

    Our customers’ success is our success. We always listen closely to understand their needs and those of their customers, so that we can provide the tools they both require to reach their goals. Together, we look ahead to create smarter and more sustainable solutions that bring their visions to life.

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