Overview
Trainee Quantity Surveyor - Specialist Sub Contractor
📍 Midlands (Office & Site Exposure)
💷 Competitive Career-Starter Salary + Training & Development
We are recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking specialist sub-contractor delivering high-quality infrastructure, groundworks and building services projects across the Midlands, with values ranging up to £50m. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to begin their commercial career as a Trainee Quantity Surveyor working alongside experienced commercial and site teams.
Responsibilities
* Supporting monthly forecasting and commercial performance reporting
* Building strong working relationships with internal teams and external clients
* Preparing timely valuations for works completed and ensuring applications for payment
* Identifying, valuing and agreeing variations and incidental works
* Assisting with procurement and establishing key handover dates
* Processing subcontractor payments and managing accounts
* Assisting with Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and profit & loss reporting
* Supporting estimating activities including measurement/Bill of Quantities
* Liaising proactively with site teams to resolve commercial issues
Who We're Looking For
* A relevant degree, apprenticeship or educational background in quantity surveying / commercial management
* Experience in a graduate, trainee or junior commercial role (or equivalent internships/work placements)
* Strong numerical ability (minimum GCSE Maths grade 6 or equivalent)
* Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
* A willingness to learn, take responsibility and develop your commercial skillset
Why This Role?
This is a structured commercial development opportunity where you'll gain practical experience working across project teams and have exposure to the full breadth of Quantity Surveying duties on real-world civil engineering programmes. You'll be supported by senior QS professionals and have clear development pathways as your career progresses
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