29 trainee quantity surveyor jobs found

Trainee Quantity Surveyor - Main Contractor Maidstone £27,000 - £32,000 + Car Allowance + Package Hill McGlynn is excited to be partnering with a well-established main contractor specialising in new build construction projects across the South East. Due to continued growth, our client is looking to recruit a motivated and ambitious Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team based out of Maidstone. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate or someone at the early stages of their commercial career to gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced construction professionals on a range of high-quality new build projects. The Role As a Trainee Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial team in the day-to-day management of construction projects, gaining exposure to all aspects of quantity surveying and commercial management within a busy main contractor environment. You will receive ongoing training, mentoring, and career...

Graduate / Trainee Quantity Surveyor, London Up to 30,000 plus benefits This leading interiors specialist sub-contractor in London, offering the complete design, supply and installation of integrated partitions, ceilings and glass are looking to expand their commercial team, with a trainee level Quantity Surveyor. Reporting to the Senior QS in the team and then the Commercial Manager, your role will be to assist the project team with commercial functions on a number of current prestigious projects. Duties will include: assisting in all aspects of the financial control of the project valuations measurements cost reports attending meetings ensuring that adequate cost monitoring and management is undertaken co-ordinate and agree the production of final accounts with various parties ensure that project approvals and completions can be obtained at the required times Required Attributes and Experience The ideal Trainee Quantity Surveyor will have graduated with a...

The Company: We are working with a market leading contractor whose North West Regional Office has created an excellent reputation for delivering interesting projects for leading blue-chip clients. They have excellent relationships with their clients that means they enjoy a good proportion of repeat, negotiated business. Their senior management team are dynamic, knowledgeable and very approachable. They are a real North West success story who have grown consistently over the last 5 years and have a strong pipeline of work for 2026 and beyond working in buoyant markets. They often make double digit margins on projects. The Role: They are keen to add a Trainee Quantity Surveyor to their team for some up-coming projects in 2026. General responsibilities will include: Assisting with commercial and contractual requirements on the designated projects in accordance with the company procedures and processes. Helping to ensure sound financial performance including...

Graduate / Trainee Quantity Surveyor Curtain Walling & Facades Our client is a well-established, high-end UK manufacturer and contractor within the curtain walling, architectural glazing and façade sector. They are looking to recruit a Graduate / Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join their team, working alongside and learning from an experienced QS and site management team. This is a structured entry-level role with full training provided, both from their North Somerset office and on-site. Location: North Somerset (Bristol/Bath area, close to Bristol Airport) Package: £28k £30k basic + annual bonus + 22 days holiday The Role Trainee Quantity Surveyor • Supporting an experienced Quantity Surveyor and site team on live projects • Gaining exposure from design stage through to project completion • Assisting with valuations, cost control and budget management • Supporting labour tracking and the payment process • Attending site visits, gaining hands-on...

Gain Valuable Industry Experience This Summer / Looking to gain experience in your summer break? Join the Watkin Jones Summer Placement Scheme Are you looking to enhance your skills and gain hands-on experience during your summer break? Our summer placement scheme offers a unique opportunity to work alongside one of the UK s most successful construction and development companies. What We Offer Professional mentoring from experienced members of our site team Practical, hands-on experience in a live construction environment Insight into the operations of a leading construction and development business About the Placement Based in our Bangor or Chester office, this role will give the successful candidate the opportunity to spend time working with our buying department and closely with our commercial team. The focus will be very much on learning, but to help develop your skills and experience, with our support, we ll expect you to undertake real work...

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Social Housing Refurbishment Immediate opportunity to join a growing contractor offering hands-on training, fast progression and exposure to major social housing refurbishment projects. Skilled Careers are partnered with an expanding social housing contractor seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team supporting planned works and refurbishment schemes across North London and Essex. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant QS looking to develop under experienced commercial leadership within a supportive, energetic and highly collaborative environment. Job Description Assisting Quantity Surveyors with the commercial delivery of social housing refurbishment and planned maintenance projects across London and Essex Supporting CVRs, subcontractor payments, valuations, variations and project cost reporting Working alongside senior commercial staff on roofing, FRA works, cladding, EWI, windows and...

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Quantity Surveyor Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: Location: Suffolk Start Date: ASAP Salary: c 50k- 60k basic plus competitive package inc car allowance, pension, performance bonus etc. Company & Project: Apple Technical Recruitment are working exclusively with a privately owned Main Contractor with a busy pipeline of work across Suffolk. They are looking to grow their Commercial team due to new projects secured in Bury St Edmunds, Mildenhall and Ipswich. The business works across the Mixed-Use, Commercial, Education and Healthcare sectors on projects valued c 5m- 15m. The successful candidate will be joining the business to work on a project c 10m Commercial project based near Bury St Edmunds. With a clear structure and programme in place for their employees personal development, this role is a very good opportunity for a surveyor to lead their own projects in a collaborative team environment. Duties &...

Trainee Quantity Surveyor Job - Nottingham - Housebuilding - £30k-£35k Your new company An established and growing residential property developer based in Nottingham is looking to appoint a Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual at the start of their surveying career to gain hands-on experience across live residential developments and progress within a supportive, professional environment. Your new role You will work closely with experienced Quantity Surveyors and the wider project delivery team, gaining exposure to the full development life cycle from pre-construction through to final accounts. Assisting with cost planning, budgets and feasibility studies Supporting the preparation and review of tenders and subcontractor packages Helping to manage valuations, variations and cost reports Assisting with procurement of materials and subcontractors Maintaining accurate financial records and...

Project Quantity Surveyor Repairs & Maintenance & Planned Maintenance - Property Services Up to £45,000 Plus Package Our client, an established maintenance contractor based in the South East, are looking for an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their planned works division. As a business, they have a turnover of over £50 million Per Annum. They currently deliver day to day reppairs & maintenance and planned maintenance projects across the South East. With a number of long term contracts already secured and further exciting frameworks and projects in the pipeline, this is an incredible opportunity to join a reputable and established business with long term security and career prospects. My client are ideally looking for someone with 2+ years experience as a Trainee Quantity Surveyor, however they would consider an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor who is looking for a step up. Day to day responsibilities will include; Cost planning...

Ivy Resource Group are working with a leading contractor to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor for a permanent role based in Wolverhampton. You will be supporting the delivery of a diverse portfolio of commercial projects including schools, hospitals, MOD bases, colleges, universities, and leisure centres. The company: Our client is a national construction company and family-owned business that has a passion for innovation and a drive for achieving excellence. They have been in business for over 30 years and work across a variety of sectors, including: Commercial, Leisure, Education, Healthcare, Residential and Retail. The Role: Supporting the commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to final account Assisting with cost planning, procurement, valuations, variations, and cost reporting Supporting subcontractor procurement, administration, and payment processes Assisting with forecasting and monitoring project budgets...

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Healthcare, Education & Commercial Projects Location: North West Salary: £35,000 £45,000 Package: Car allowance, mileage, 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service), early finish Fridays, plus full benefits package Our client is a privately owned design & build contractor delivering complex projects across the healthcare, education, and commercial sectors. With a strong reputation for quality delivery and a collaborative culture, they continue to secure repeat business across live and regulated environments. Due to sustained growth, they are looking to appoint an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of multiple schemes. The Role Reporting to a Quantity Surveyor, Project Lead, or Director, the Assistant Quantity Surveyor will support the commercial delivery of one or multiple projects. Working closely with the Project Quantity Surveyor and wider commercial team, you will assist in ensuring...

Managing Quantity Surveyor - Highways (Civil Engineering) - Northampton Take the next step in your career with a leadership role that puts you at the forefront of major highways infrastructure projects, offering real influence, autonomy, and long-term progression. You will be joining a forward-thinking civil engineering contractor delivering key highways and infrastructure schemes across Northampton and the wider region. This Managing Quantity Surveyor - Highways role offers the opportunity to lead multiple projects while shaping commercial strategy and developing high-performing teams. About the company My client is a well-established civil engineering contractor with a strong presence in highways and infrastructure. They are known for delivering complex projects to a high standard, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and long-term client relationships. Their highways division continues to grow, creating an excellent opportunity for a Managing Quantity Surveyor -...

We are recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for one of the largest and most successful privately-owned construction and development groups in the UK. They pride themselves on "family feel" culture, underpinned by a massive scale of operation and a debt-free financial standing. The Bristol team is expanding, and are looking for someone who thrives on autonomy, technical challenge, and delivering excellence. Your Role As a Senior QS, you won't just be "crunching numbers." You will be the commercial heartbeat of your assigned projects-typically ranging from 10m to 70m+ across sectors including commercial, education, industrial, and student accommodation in both new build and cut and carve. Key Responsibilities: Commercial Management: Oversee the financial performance of major projects from inception to final account. Procurement: Manage subcontract procurement, ensuring robust scopes of work and competitive pricing. Risk & Opportunity: Identify commercial...

We are working with the regional office of a Tier 1 contractor - one of the best in the business - who need a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team after a number of new contract awards and opportunities to bid. They work on schemes from 20 to 120 million on both JCT and NEC forms of contract, a majority of which are framework awards in the education, MOD, MOJ, health, pharma, student and care marketplaces. They have recently been awarded several blue light schemes which are moving to site late 2026 and also have a number of high profile opportunities to bid for around the M4 corridor. Your role is to work initially at 2nd stages to review and check programmes and cost plans and then work with supply chain to work up detailed prices for the scope of agreed works and then convert into subcontract orders. You will on the larger schemes have a commercial team to manage, supervise and develop including experienced Project level people as well as assistant and trainee...

Senior Quantity Surveyor in Central Berkshire Permanent role paying up to £75k with a regional contractor Your new company An established regional contractor based in Berkshire who work on a range of schemes from £3 to £20 million on new build and refurb schemes in Education, Healthcare, Leisure &Retail, Commercial & Industrial as well as Care Homes and Blocks of Flats. Most of their work is repeat business negotiated with long-term clients, and they work within an hour of the office, so Berkshire, Surrey and Hampshire areas. They have a full order book for 2025 and are nearly there with 2026 and have a number of other opportunities they are looking at, so they are in a great place for future work security and have had several successful years, so they are cash rich with money in the bank. They have a great reputation with subcontractors, suppliers and clients in terms of quality, fairness and respect and are highly active and engaged in local community projects. Staff...

A fast-growing contractor in the solar and renewables sector is seeking to appoint an Assistant Quantity Surveyor as part of a commercial team build that is at a very early stage. Backed by a 700m turnover group, with an excellent benefits package and clearly mapped progression routes, this is a genuine opportunity to get in early and build a long-term career as the business scales. The business has achieved 142% growth over the past 12 months and has clear plans to grow from 17m turnover last year to 50m within the next three years. Following rapid expansion, the company continues to invest in its people, systems and delivery capability. You will join a lean, agile commercial team, working closely with the Commercial Manager, gaining hands-on exposure, structured mentorship and early responsibility in a high-growth environment. Assistant Quantity Surveyor Salary & Benefits Salary: 30,000 to 40,000 (DOE) 25 to 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Pension scheme Project...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Welwyn Garden City 75,000 - 95,000 + Package Tier 1 Main Contractor Northern Home Counties The Opportunity A leading Tier 1 main contractor is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Northern Home Counties business, based out of Welwyn Garden City. This is a pivotal hire within a growing regional team, offering the opportunity to take full commercial ownership of a major education scheme and play a key role in future project delivery across the region. This position is ideally suited to a "No.1" Senior QS who is confident operating autonomously, leading projects from pre-construction through to final account, and managing both internal teams and external stakeholders. The business has a strong pipeline of secured work across education, healthcare, leisure, and public sector frameworks, providing long-term stability and clear career progression. The Role As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you...

We are currently working with a national housebuilder based in Surrey who are hiring for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support their Commercial team working on new home developments across Surrey. Developments range between 50-150 unit trad build schemes which are running until late 2027. Duties will include; Assist in preparing cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, and cost control measures. Monitor site performance against plans, budgets, and financial targets. Track project costs and highlight potential variances. Support the preparation of cashflows, cost reports, and cost-to-complete forecasts. Provide timely cost reports and key updates to senior team members. Assist in preparing tender documentation and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations. Support the procurement process and help prepare and issue subcontract agreements and orders. Prepare interim valuations and applications for payment. Measure works on site to support valuation and cost...

Managing Quantity Surveyor Middlesbrough TS17 To £69,600 inc car allowance PLUS pension, healthcare, profit share (last year 14%) Our client in Middlesbrough ( Thornaby-on-Tees ) are seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their Response Team - ( Housing Response and Maintenance ) They have been an established and leading property services company for over 75 years, based across England and Wales, in over 18 locations and 32 Business Units, so very well established . Their main customer base is Social Housing and Council/ Local Authority , Housing Associations. Managing Quantity Surveyor Following an internal promotion, theyre recruiting a Managing Surveyor for their Middlesbrough-based Commercial team overseeing the Responsive repairs division. They have had another prosperous year and are looking ahead to a sustainable future of potential and opportunity. You ll need strong commercial instincts and influencing skills, enabling you to see the big...

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Quantity Surveyor Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: Location: Cambridgeshire (Office on outskirts of Cambridge with parking and flexible working available) Start Date: ASAP Salary: c 50k- 60k basic plus competitive package with market leading bonus and holiday allowance. Company & Project: An national Quantity Surveying Consultancy operating across multiple sectors including Residential, Mixed-Use, Industrial, Commercial, Leisure and Infrastructure, are seeking to recruit an experienced and ambitious Quantity Surveyor to complement and add to their team, based on the outskirts of Cambridge. Our client has an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor that is looking to progress their career in a forward thinking and stable business with a clear pathway to Senior level. You will be joining a business that is an award winning consultant with long standing leadership team and high staff retention rates. The...