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Rhys Aitchison

Rhys Aitchison

Perth

Summary

A Graduate with strong drive with over 5 years experience working in a respected client-side QS firm. Deeply focused on personal and professional self-development. Keen interest in delivering projects from inception to completion with accurate cost-estimations, budget management and analytical, thorough valuations. Excels in IT skills with an interest in computers and technology allowing for fast integration with new and old software and apply logical problem solving skills to all facets of life. Dependable working alone as well as within a tight team of professionals going above and beyond to help support those around.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Ralph Ogg & Partners
Perth
05.2019 - Current

Completed University Degree on day-release while working full-time at a client-side firm.

  • Completed accurate take-offs of works and quantities.
  • Managed daily commercial and contract activities.
  • Participated in budget management and cost plans.
  • Validated submissions from contractors in compliance with relevant construction legislation.
  • Prepared and presented monthly cost valuations.
  • Maintained strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and other industry professionals.
  • Attended monthly valuation meetings, and gained experience measuring projects on-site.
  • Worked on many disciplines of projects, ranging from warehouses to castles and churches.

Sales representative

Scottish and Southern Energy
02.2019 - 05.2019

Sold broadband packages via phone.

  • Provided tailored solutions to customers.
  • Handled customer complaints in line with strict procedure and professionalism.
  • Accurately entered data into internal systems.
  • Collaborated with a close-knit team to achieve sales goals.
  • Consistently achieved top-seller status within the team.

Customer Service Associate

Tesco
Perth
11.2017 - 02.2019
  • Efficiently fulfilled customer orders.
  • Gained experience in cash handling.
  • Provided superlative customer service and support.
  • Gained experience managing myself in an administrative, and retail workspace.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying

Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh
09.2019 - 09.2024

Skills

  • Cost analysis
  • Project management
  • Contract administration
  • Ability to work on differing large-scale, complex construction projects such as castles, and warehouses
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of construction processes, systems, and practices
  • Ability to maintain and strengthen relationships with other professionals, and project stakeholders
  • Validating submissions from contractors
  • Strong IT skills
  • Proficient in numerous software, such as Microsoft Excel
  • Strong report-writing skills
  • Ability to learn new skills quickly
  • Progress-oriented workflow
  • Deep internal self-development drive

Affiliations

  • Technology and IT
  • Motorsports

References

References available upon request.

Certification

Harvard's CS50x: Introduction to Computer Science. - Completed September 2024

Languages

English
Native
German
Beginner

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying

Edinburgh Napier University
09.2019 - 09.2024

Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Ralph Ogg & Partners
05.2019 - Current

Sales representative

Scottish and Southern Energy
02.2019 - 05.2019

Customer Service Associate

Tesco
11.2017 - 02.2019
Rhys Aitchison