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.

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.

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