Summer Trainee Quantity Surveyor - National Projects

Laing O'Rourke; Dartford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke invites motivated students to join its Summer Placement Programme as Trainee Quantity Surveyors. You’ll work on live projects, support commercial teams with costs, contracts, procurement and financial performance, and develop skills to become a Chartered Quantity Surveyor.

The role provides hands-on experience across project-based environments, with opportunities to gain industry insight and build valuable connections. Location assignments are nationwide across the UK.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or studying towards a Quantity Surveying or related degree.
• Interest in cost management and commercial aspects of construction.
• Willingness to travel and relocate if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly cost management activities across live projects.
• Support subcontract administration and procurement processes.
• Prepare and maintain commercial records and reporting.
• Assist with interim applications and final accounts.
• Measure and quantify construction works.
• Support valuation of variations and change requests.
• Contribute to commercial reporting and forecasting.
• Assist with risk management activities.
• Maintain project documentation within live project environments.

Skills

Cost management

Contracts

Procurement

Financial reporting

Measurement

Education

Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Laing O'Rourke invites motivated students to join its Summer Placement Programme as Trainee Quantity Surveyors. You’ll work on live projects, support commercial teams with costs, contracts, procurement and financial performance, and develop skills to become a Chartered Quantity Surveyor.

The role provides hands-on experience across project-based environments, with opportunities to gain industry insight and build valuable connections. Location assignments are nationwide across the UK.