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.
The Role
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 Candidate
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.
What Is Offered
* 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
Salary description
£28000.00 - £30000.00 per year