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.