Management Trainee - Quantity Surveyor

BPIC Network; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in York is seeking a Quantity Surveying Trainee to manage project costs, prepare tender documents, and oversee supply chain management. This role offers valuable experience through placements in various disciplines within the construction sector. Graduates in relevant fields are encouraged to apply. The programme supports professional memberships and provides an opportunity to work on flagship projects.

Qualifications

• Graduate with knowledge in construction or Quantity Surveying.
• Valid Drivers License is required.
• Driven to organise and take responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Manage the costs of a project including tender and contract documents.
• Weigh up commercial risks and procure the best supply chain.
• Assist in managing payments for completed work.

Skills

Good Communicational Skills

Organisational Skills

Responsibility

Education

Graduate (construction / Quantity Surveying)

Job description

York, United Kingdom | Posted on 11/11/2025

As an Quantity Surveying Trainee your role is about managing the costs of a project. This will include preparing tender and contract documents, weighing up commercial risks, procuring the best supply chain and managing payments for completed work.

Our programme will give you a great foundation; you will get exposure to many areas of our business through placements in different disciplines such as Site Management, Estimating and Design Management to develop your understanding of the construction business as a whole and not just your chosen specialism of Quantity Surveying.

Our management trainee programme is 2 to 5 years in duration (depending upon your entry point) and will give you the chance to earn while you learn and give you valuable work experience alongside part-time study for a level 6 qualification that is paid for by Willmott Dixon. Upon graduation from the programme you will progress into an Assistant Quantity Surveyor role.

Please find the below attached link to know more details about the role.

Requirements

• Graduate (construction / Quantity Surveying)
• Good Communicational Skills
• Valid Drivers License
• Driven to organise and take responsibility
• Exposure to Construction / Quantitysurveying
• Opportunity to work on real life flagship projects and managing live projects
• Exposure across different functions to broaden your knowledge and skills
• Support Professional memberships and accreditations i.e - CIOB & RICS