Who we are
VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation.
What we do
We put our Customers and Families First. They are the driving force behind everything we do. We drive forward improvements for them to ensure the service they receive, whether reactive repairs or a major project, is completed safely and on time. In order to achieve this, we have 4 core values: open, caring, agile and collaborative. These are at the heart of everything we do.
Contract
Full Time, Permanent
Location
Site-based at Brize Norton or Aldershot, with regular travel across SE/SW England
Working Hours
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, core hours 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM, with flexibility required for travel
Salary
£20,000 – £25,000 per year
What You’ll Be Doing
You will be primarily site-based at Brize Norton or Aldershot but will travel approximately one day a week to visit a selection of sites across the southeast and southwest regions. Your core tasks will include site valuations, financial reconciliations, managing payments to subcontractor, checking construction documents, attending meetings, engaging with stakeholders, and assisting the Senior Commercial Manager.
You’ll work remotely as part of a team, often lone working, and will take full responsibility for your own work. Throughout the role, you will develop a wide range of commercial skills and knowledge while studying towards a Foundation Degree in Quantity Surveying as part of your apprenticeship.
Who We’re Looking For
- Applicants aged 18 or over with a post‑A Level education or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC.
- Some work experience is preferred but does not have to be in construction.
- Proficient IT skills, especially in Excel.
- Full UK driving license to support travel requirements.
- Security Clearance (SC) is mandatory due to the nature of the contracts involved.
- Willingness to study towards a Foundation Degree in Quantity Surveying.
- Enthusiastic and eager to develop a successful career in the commercial construction sector.
Benefits
- Company car
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- 25 Days annual leave
- Volunteer leave
- One paid professional subscription
- Life Assurance Policy
- Employee discount and reward schemes
Equal Opportunity & Disability
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. Therefore, we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are proudly a Disability Confident Leader. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas.
The role you have applied for is with VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS. By applying for this role, please be aware that information contained within your CV may be shared between VIVO Defence Services, Serco and EQUANS during the recruitment process.
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