Trainee/Graduate Quantity Surveyor
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Position Overview & Specifications
Founded in 1978, Clark Contracts Ltd is a privately owned main contractor with six operating divisions; Construction, Retail, Fit Out, Small Works, Maintenance and Manufactured Joinery. We employ over 220 people with offices in the East and West of Scotland.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join the business. You will develop and progress within the company and become a valuable member of the team. Whether youβve recently graduated or due to graduate this year, we would like to hear from you.
Role & Responsibilities
Β· Assisting a team of surveyors within the Company.
Β· Work closely with Contracts Management and Estimating departments.
Β· Take an active role in Clark Contractsβ Supply Chain Management Initiative to ensure relationships are developed with subcontractors.
Β· Additional duties as required.
Candidate
Β· Strong academic background, with a focus on mathematics.
Β· Comfortable in ability to solve problems by acting on own initiative.
Β· IT literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
This role can be based either in the Paisley or Newbridge office.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence and transport (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Construction
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee/Graduate Quantity Surveyor roles across Clark Contracts Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Construction.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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