Graduate Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Workforce People and Data Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce People and Data Ltd is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor in Gloucester. You will assist with financial and commercial management from tender to final account, working alongside experienced QS professionals.

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a recent Quantity Surveying graduate to develop hands-on experience on live projects within a supportive commercial team.

Qualifications

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good communication and organisation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and other standard software.
• A full UK driving licence would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of project cost plans and budgets.
• Supporting the procurement of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Preparing and issuing tender enquiries.
• Comparing and analysing subcontractor quotations.
• Assisting with valuations, payment notices and cost reporting.
• Monitoring project costs against budgets.
• Supporting the management of variations and change control.
• Attending site and commercial meetings.
• Assisting with the preparation of final accounts.
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and project documentation.

Skills

Numerical ability

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Location: Gloucester

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Our client is a well-established, medium-sized main contractor based in Gloucester. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Quantity Surveying graduate to begin their career with a supportive construction business, working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and gaining hands‑on exposure to a variety of live projects.

The successful candidate will assist with the financial and commercial management of construction projects from initial tender stage through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of project cost plans and budgets
• Supporting the procurement of subcontractors and suppliers
• Preparing and issuing tender enquiries
• Comparing and analysing subcontractor quotations
• Assisting with valuations, payment notices and cost reporting
• Monitoring project costs against budgets
• Supporting the management of variations and change control
• Attending site and commercial meetings
• Assisting with the preparation of final accounts
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and project documentation

Candidate Requirements

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
• A genuine interest in developing a career as a Quantity Surveyor
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Good communication and organisation skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and other standard software
• Previous construction experience would be beneficial but is not essential
• A full UK driving licence would be advantageous

This role offers structured training, ongoing support and excellent opportunities for career progression within a successful main contractor.

Salary: £28,000 per annum