Details:
- Salary: £25,000 - 35,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Berkhamsted
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Junior / Trainee Quantity Surveyor
West Hertfordshire
Circa £25,000 per annum
Office-based – 5 days per week
The Role
Our client is an established specialist contractor within the commercial flooring sector and is looking to appoint a Junior / Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career who is looking to develop within Quantity Surveying and gain hands-on experience across live commercial projects.
Our client is open to considering either a recent graduate or someone with 1–2 years’ experience within construction who is keen to progress into a Quantity Surveying role.
Full training and development will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
Assisting the commercial team with the day-to-day management of projects
Supporting with the preparation of quotations, estimates and cost information
Assisting with valuations, variations and applications for payment
Reviewing project drawings, specifications and tender information
Supporting subcontractor and supplier procurement
Monitoring project costs and maintaining accurate commercial records
Liaising with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal project teams
Assisting with the preparation of reports and project documentation
Developing an understanding of contracts and the full commercial lifecycle of projects
Candidate Requirements
Ideally a degree, HNC/HND or similar qualification within Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related subject
Alternatively, 1–2 years’ experience within the construction industry with a genuine interest in moving into Quantity Surveying
Strong academic background
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Confident dealing with different people and stakeholders
Good numerical and analytical skills
Strong attention to detail
Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and other standard Office programmes
Organised, proactive and keen to learn
Looking to develop a long-term career within the construction industry
What’s on Offer
Circa £25,000 per annum
Full training and development
Opportunity to learn directly from an experienced commercial team
Long-term career progression within Quantity Surveying
Exposure to commercial flooring projects from tender through to completion
Stable opportunity with an established specialist contractorThis role is office-based in West Hertfordshire, five days per week