Role Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Trainee to join our team within Vistry Group. Based at our Exeter Office from September 2026, you will provide support to the wider Surveying and Estimating team and gain experience across an array of commercial activities and practices. In this role, you will gain hands‑on experience while working towards a higher Level 4 apprenticeship to further develop your skills and professional knowledge.
What’s in it for you…
• Completion of Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship Level 4
• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Up to 34 days’ annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays, increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Private medical insurance (employee‑paid cover)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4× your annual salary
• Access to ShareSave and Share Incentive Schemes
• Employee rewards portal with additional benefits
In return, what we would like from you…
• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• 4 GCSEs at grades 4‑9 (A ‑C)* — including Maths and English
• A minimum of a Level 3 qualification (e.g., NVQ/Level 3 Diploma, T‑Level, BTEC Diploma, or 2 A Levels)
• A genuine interest in developing your career within our commercial function
• Well‑organised and IT‑literate
• Professional communication style with the ability to work within a team of varying seniority
• Full UK driving licence (desirable)
Key Responsibilities
• Apply health and safety considerations to all activities
• Demonstrate application of the principles of sustainability
• Assist in implementing the most appropriate commercial solutions for construction projects
• Apply different types of contracts in varying situations
• Assist in the selection of and negotiation with specialist contractors
• Assist with the measurement and costing of construction works during projects
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, cash flow and cost forecasts
• Assist with the collection, collation, storage and analysis of relevant data
Easy Apply (EA)