Graduate Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Graduate Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Salary: 28,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Our client is a well-established, medium-sized specialist construction subcontractor seeking a Graduate Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Quantity Surveying or Construction graduate looking to begin their career with a successful business that can provide structured training, hands-on project experience and genuine long-term progression.

Working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and senior commercial staff, you will receive full training in all aspects of commercial and contract management.

Your responsibilities will gradually include:

• Assisting with project costings, estimates and quotations
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation
• Supporting the preparation of valuations and applications for payment
• Monitoring project costs, budgets and profitability
• Assisting with subcontractor and supplier enquiries
• Recording and managing project variations
• Preparing commercial reports and documentation
• Attending project and site meetings when required
• Liaising with project managers, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Supporting projects through to final account

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management or a related subject
• A genuine desire to develop a career in quantity surveying
• Good numerical and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• A professional, reliable and enthusiastic attitude
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• A full UK driving licence would be beneficial

Previous commercial construction experience is not essential, as full training will be provided.

• Starting salary of 28,000
• Full training and ongoing support
• Experience working on live specialist construction projects
• Support from an experienced commercial team
• Excellent long-term career progression
• Opportunity to develop into a fully qualified Quantity Surveyor
• Permanent position with a stable and growing subcontractor

This role would suit a motivated graduate looking for their first commercial opportunity within the construction industry.

Apply now with your CV for further information.