Junior Quantity Surveyor

Houghton Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de construction familiale recherchée un Assistant / Trainee Quantity Surveyor pour rejoindre son équipe à Chelmsford. Le poste implique d'assister dans la gestion des projets, la préparation de documents de contrat, et le soutien aux équipes de site. Avec une formation offerte et des opportunités de progression, ce rôle est idéal pour quelqu'un qui souhaite développer sa carrière dans le domaine de l'estimation des coûts.

Benefits

28 jours de congés annuels + jours fériés

Allocation de voyage

Culture d'équipe soutenante

Qualifications

• 1+ années d'expérience dans la construction ou l'administration commerciale.
• Familiarité avec les évaluations, la passation de marchés ou la documentation de contrats est bénéfique.
• Formation fournie pour le candidat approprié.

Responsibilities

• Assister les Directeurs et les Responsables de Contrats.
• Allouer le travail aux sous-traitants et préparer les certificats de paiement.
• Préparer et revoir les documents d'appel d'offres et de contrat.
• Surveiller la progression des projets et maintenir des enregistrements de chantier précis.
• Communiquer avec les équipes de site pour assurer la précision et la rapidité des documents.

Skills

Organisé

Compétences numériques

Communication

Attention aux détails

Job description

Assistant / Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Location: Chelmsford

Salary: £35,000 £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)

About The Job

Houghton & Son Ltd is a long-standing family-run construction company based in Chelmsford, Essex. With over 40 years of experience and an expanding pipeline of projects across social housing, education, and retrofit sectors, were looking to welcome a dedicated and motivated Assistant / Trainee Quantity Surveyor into our growing commercial team.

Ranked first on several public sector frameworks, we offer genuine career progression, hands-on experience, and the opportunity to grow with a business that values people, not just numbers.

What Youll Be Doing

• Assisting Directors and Contracts Managers.
• Allocating work to subcontractors and preparing payment certificates
• Supporting procurement and working with our buying team to source materials
• Preparing and reviewing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities and schedule of rates
• Monitoring project progress and helping maintain accurate site records
• Supporting compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
• Communicating with site teams to ensure accurate and timely paperwork
• Liaising with the finance team to support payment collection and dispute resolution
• Maintaining positive client relationships to help secure future opportunities
  
  

What Were Looking For

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is

• Accurate, organised, and detail-driven
• Proactive with a positive, can-do attitude
• Commercially aware with strong numerical skills and IT skills
• Flexible and adaptable across a variety of tasks
• A confident communicator, comfortable working independently or in a team
• Honest, reliable, and aligned with our family business values
  
  

Experience & Background

• 1+ years experience in construction or commercial administration.
• Experience in social housing and schedule of rates is preferred but not essential
• Familiarity with valuations, procurement, or contract documentation is beneficial
• Training will be provided for the right candidate
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £35,000 £45,000 (based on experience)
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Discretionary sick pay
• Additional leave for loyalty
• Travel/mileage allowance
• Support with professional qualifications and CPD (e.g. RICS/CIOB routes)
• Clear pathway for career progression into Quantity Surveying
• Company events and team-building activities
• On-site parking at our Chelmsford office
• A supportive team culture where your contribution is recognised
  
  

About Us

Houghton & Son Ltd is a well-established, family-owned construction company delivering building, electrical, and retrofit services across Essex and the surrounding areas. We work with local authorities, housing providers, and schools to deliver projects that matter. Our core values centre around integrity, craftsmanship, and doing things the right way, not the easy way.

We are committed to nurturing talent and providing a platform for people to grow and thrive in their careers. If youre looking for a role where youre more than just a number, and you want to make a real impact.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

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