Commercial Trainee – Brentwood, England

Overview

Commercial Trainee – Brentwood, England

In a Nutshell…

We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Trainee to join our team within Vistry Group. As our Commercial Trainee you will provide support to the wider Surveying and Estimating team and gain experience across an array of Commercial activities and practice whilst gaining experience, training and relevant qualifications to further your professional career. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience while working towards a higher Level 4 apprenticeship to further develop your skills and knowledge.

Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…

• Completion of Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship Level 4
• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

In return, what we would like from you…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• 4 GCSEs A-C/4-9. Two of these must be Maths and English
• A minimum of a Level 3 qualification. For example, NVQ or diploma Level 3 or equivalent / T Level / BTEC Diploma or 2 A Levels (minimum grade D or above)
• A genuine interest in developing your career within our commercial function
• Well organised and IT Literate
• Professional communication style with the ability to work within a team of varying seniority within the business
• Full UK driving licence (desirable)

More about the Commercial Trainee role…

• Apply health and safety issues to all activities
• Demonstrate application of the principles of sustainability
• Assist in the implementation of the most appropriate solutions for construction projects
• Be able to apply different types of contracts to different situations
• Assist in the selection of and negotiation with specialist contractors for a construction project
• Assist in the measurement and costing of construction works during a project
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, cash flow and cost forecasts for a construction project
• Assist in the collection, collation and storage of relevant data and its analysis

Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us…

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos – doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. 

Join us in making Vistry.  

 

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Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Department: Commercial
Location Detail: Brentwood, Essex

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