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You will be expected to travel to Client sites, offices and study locations as required.\nContracted to 40hrs per week Monday to Friday.\nAssist in reviewing and understanding client contracts, learning how to identify key commercial risks and opportunities.\nSupport the preparation of monthly commercial reports, ensuring information is accurate and submitted on time.\nHelp manage project invoicing by gathering progress information and learning how to prepare applications for payment.\nContribute to the change control process by helping track variations and understanding how they are valued and agreed.\nWork with Delivery Teams to monitor project costs, budgets, and forecasts, developing your ability to analyse financial performance.\nAssist with setting up client contracts and subcontract agreements to ensure commercial information is captured correctly.\nSupport procurement activities, including tender reviews, subcontractor comparisons, and negotiation preparation.\nLearn how to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company procedures, and relevant legislation.\nContribute ideas to improve commercial processes, reporting tools, and ways of working.\nUnderstand how health, safety, and sustainability considerations influence commercial decisions.\nAt Bridges we are more than Engineers.\nAs a Team we shape and support engineering and construction for our Clients who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. We have a large diverse team of talented Safe & Happy People, combining their strengths and ambition to bring innovation and evolution which ensures Sustainability for all stakeholders.\nAcross our key sectors - Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates, and supported through our regional office network supported by our manufacturing hub located in the heart of Somerset which forms part of our 60,000ft head office complex - we deliver diverse and interesting projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure.\nOur projects range in value from £5k to £15m, taking the role of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer on various schemes, plus supporting our valued Tier 1 contractor Clients in a subcontractor and off-site manufacturing capacity.\nRequirements\nSkills and Experience:\nThis role is ideal for someone currently studying or looking to begin a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline\nRequired\nConfidence using Microsoft Office, especially Excel.\nStrong numerical and analytical skills.\nGood communication and willingness to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders.\nA proactive attitude, eagerness to learn, and ability to manage deadlines \nFull UK driving license & own transport.\nCurrently Studying for, or willingness to start Studying for a Quantity Surveying or related degree\nBenefits\nBENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BRIDGES\nRoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges - is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. 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