Trainee Quantity Surveyor

South Kesteven Source: WhatJobs

£29,000 - £34,000

Trainee / Graduate Quantity Surveyor

£29,000 - £34,000 + package

Bourne, Lincolnshire

Are you looking to start your career in Quantity Surveying with an established regional developer?

Curve Recruitment are working with a well-established regional developer who are looking to appoint a Trainee / Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

This is a great opportunity for someone at the start of their QS career to join an established developer and gain broad commercial experience across the full development process.

You'll work alongside an experienced commercial team, gaining hands-on exposure to the full project lifecycle with plenty of opportunity to learn, develop and progress your career.

The Role

Assisting with cost planning and cost control
Supporting the procurement and management of subcontractor packages
Assisting with valuations, variations and final accounts
Maintaining cost reports, budgets and commercial records
Supporting monthly reporting and forecasting
Assisting with subcontractor payments and commercial administration
Attending site visits and project meetings
Working closely with site and commercial teams throughout the project lifecycle
Developing a strong understanding of construction costs, materials and build processes

Person Specification

Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related subject
Ideally some previous construction, placement or commercial experience
Strong numerical and organisational skills
IT skills, particularly Excel
Communication skills and a willingness to learn
Commercially minded with good attention to detail
Positive attitude and keen to develop a long-term career in Quantity Surveying
Full UK driving licence