Job Ref: 215880111

Date: 2022-02-23 10:13:38

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COMMERCIAL TRAINEE
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
Supporting the range of functions within the commercial team which covers buying, surveying and estimating. You will be supported to develop a full insight and understanding into these areas. Initially working with our Managing Buyer, you will learn and assist with:
BUYING:
* The process for material enquiries and sending these out for pricing, ensuring that deadlines are met
* How to take-off materials and then prepare schedules to order these materials
* Understand how to complete order approval forms and placing orders within set budgets
* Present to the Managing Buyer a detailed material order approval form, and consulting for guidance if supplier’s quotations exceed the budget value
* Support in the approval process for supplier invoices for payment and resolving any queries
SURVEYING:
* How to prepare sub-contractor enquiries and send out for pricing
* Support in gaining competitive quotes and prices for contract work. Discuss with the Quantity Surveyors sub-contractor prices when returned and established the best value for money quotation.
* Presenting to the Head of Commercial a completed sub-contract order approval form
* Gain a clear understanding of CIS Tax certificates and necessary insurances
ESTIMATING:
* Develop knowledge of how build cost estimates are developed by measuring the quantities from the outline, planning and working drawings.
SKILLS:
* Desire to work in the property industry
* Proactive attitude and willingness to take on responsibility
* Attention to detail, literate and numerate
* Good IT skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Self-motivation and enthusiasm
* Team player
* Personable, friendly, helpful and with a positive attitude
* A valid UK driving licence
ABOUT US:
Shanly Homes is a privately-owned, award-winning regional house builder that aims to develop stunning homes in desirable locations across London and the Southeast. Since we built our first home in 1969, we’ve gone from strength to strength, with a team now comprising of 170 hand-picked professionals, who are as committed to developing homes of exquisite quality and design, as we are.
By becoming part of our team, you’ll be given the opportunity to work in a unique environment that combines the friendliness of a privately-owned business with all the benefits of a financially strong company that has stood the test of time.
If this gets you excited and you feel that you might be the person we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Please click below to submit your CV

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