Junior/ Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Our client is a very well established and growing M&E specialist, seeking a motivated and ambitious Junior / Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a supportive environment, working alongside experienced commercial managers, senior QSs, and the Operations Director across a diverse range of Electrical and Mechanical projects.
You will support the commercial management of electrical packages from pre-contract estimating through to final account settlement, gaining hands-on experience across the entire lifecycle of building services contracts.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide clear, accurate, and timely commercial reporting and advice to clients, project teams, and senior management.
* Support Electrical Project Managers and senior commercial staff in managing subcontract packages and project variations.
* Track project progress against commercial deadlines and regularly update senior management on margin and cash flow performance.
* Prepare professional tender documentation, interim applications, and commercial reports in line with company standards.
* Attend client, M&E consultant, and main contractor meetings, recording accurate notes and action points.
* Carry out site visits to complete measure-offs, assess progress on cable pulls, containment, and second-fix installations.
Core Duties: Working alongside the Operations Director, responsibilities will include:
* Assisting with monthly project cost reports (CVRs) and electrical commercial updates.
* Preparing cost plans, approximate estimates, electrical Schedules of Rates, and detailed Bills of Quantities (BoQs).
* Supporting specialist procurement activities, including electrical materials, switchgear, containment, and sub-contractor tender analysis.
* Assisting with the administration of subcontracts (JCT / NEC) tailored to M&E services.
* Preparing interim valuations, assessing sub-contractor payment applications, managing variations/EWNs, and settling final accounts.
* Maintaining and updating electrical cost databases, pricing schedules, and rate benchmarking.
* Supporting formal change control processes for scope variations across both pre-contract and post-contract stages.
About You:
* An interest in Quantity surveying and perhaps a relevant qualification (HND, BSc, or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Building Services, or Electrical Engineering.
* Previous commercial experience or placement exposure within an M&E sub-contractor, commercial QS environment is desirable.
* A genuine desire to build a successful career within the M&E and electrical engineering sectors.
* Strong numerical skills with an aptitude for reading drawings and understanding specifications.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* A full UK driving licence (desirable for site visits across Bedfordshire and London).
* Professionalism, humour and the grit required for a fast-paced contracting environment