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Why Farrans? Choosing Farrans Construction for your year-out placement offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a leading construction company known for its commitment to innovation and sustainability. With a rich heritage and a strong reputation in delivering complex projects across the UK and Ireland, you'll work alongside industry experts and be part of a team that values growth and development, setting a solid foundation for your future career. Role outline As a placement student in quantity surveying, you'll engage in daily site activities and report to senior engineers. You'll collaborate with industry experts to deepen your understanding of your project. With mentorship and coaching, you'll face exciting challenges that will help you build a successful career in this dynamic field. Expect some travel to various construction sites and company locations as part of the role. As a Placement Quantity Surveyor your duties will include: Assist with analysing subcontract quotations. Assist with reviewing conditions and/or qualifications prior to submission of a tender. Assist with the preparation of interim applications, including works executed, materials on site and works by subcontractors is submitted to the Client’s team by agreed deadline. Assist with contract variations and help evaluate and measure these with Senior Quantity Surveyors Assist with the procurement of subcontractors. Assist with generating payments and distribute notices to suppliers and subcontractors, including the measurement of works and differences executed to evaluate final costs and accounts. Contribute to the submission of weekly financial forecasting including the assembling of contract costs. Required Skills and Experience Studying a Quantity Surveying degree Hold a full manual UK driving license Demonstrate a strong interest in the commercial aspects of engineering and looking for a dynamic workplace that provides an outstanding career opportunity Excellent communication skills, be able to work flexibly in a team and be a hard worker What we can offer you Our employees are at the core of everything we do. We have an excellent internal culture which promotes ongoing learning in a diverse and inclusive environment, offering career development and training pathways. In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer a wide range of benefits, some of the key ones being: Car allowance Payment of an annual professional membership Contributory pensions plan up to 6% (split contribution of 3%) Health Shield (Medical & Dental Cover included) 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) Enhanced family policies Living away from home allowance is applicable for this role. We are here to make this as seamless and possible, therefore we cover all accommodation costs, provide you with a daily allowance and cover travel costs (as set out in our policy) Visa sponsorship is not available in connection with this vacancy Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all.