Job Description:

Graduate Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Location: Tonbridge, Kent
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Our client, a successful specialist construction subcontractor based in Tonbridge, is looking to recruit a Graduate Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate who wants to begin a career in quantity surveying. Full training and ongoing support will be provided by experienced commercial professionals.

The Role

As a Graduate Trainee Quantity Surveyor, you will assist with the commercial management of construction projects from initial enquiry through to final account.

Your duties will include:

• Assisting with project costings, estimates and quotations
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documents
• Supporting the preparation of valuations and applications for payment
• Monitoring project costs and budgets
• Assisting with subcontractor and supplier enquiries
• Preparing cost reports and commercial documentation
• Supporting the management of variations
• Attending project and site meetings when required
• Working closely with estimators, project managers and senior quantity surveyors

The Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction subject
• A genuine interest in developing a career within the construction industry
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Competent Microsoft Excel skills
• A professional and enthusiastic attitude
• A full UK driving licence would be beneficial

Previous construction experience is not essential, as full training will be provided.

What Is Offered

• Starting salary of £28,000
• Full training and career development
• Support from an experienced commercial team
• Exposure to live specialist construction projects
• Excellent long-term progression opportunities
• Permanent employment with a growing subcontractor

This role would suit a motivated graduate looking for their first opportunity within quantity surveying and commercial management.

Apply now with your CV for further information.