Trainee Assistant Quantity Surveyor

TN United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trainee Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic Commercial team in Swindon. This exciting role offers the chance to work on various projects while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and maximizing efficiency. The successful candidate will assist in contract management, client account control, and project support, all within a supportive environment that encourages personal development. With a commitment to safety and a collaborative culture, this position is perfect for those looking to grow their careers in the construction industry.

Benefits

28-day holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Ability to use a range of IT packages including Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Exceptional relationship building and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and issuing contract tenders to clients.
• Produce bill of quantities for payment purposes on contracts.
• Update Health and Safety documentation and monitor training.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Negotiation Skills

Relationship Building

Commercial Awareness

Organizational Skills

Self-motivated

Proactive

Education

Built Environmental HNC qualification

Tools

Bespoke IT Packages

Job description

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Trainee Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Swindon

Client:

Bluetownonline

Location:

Swindon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

731569f22245

Job Views:

3

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Trainee Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Swindon

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

The company is looking for a Trainee Assistant Quantity Surveyor who will work with the Commercial team to provide support on control of all commercial and financial aspects of projects and contracts.

Having operated for over 2 decades they pride themselves on their stellar Health and Safety record, company stability and the great team environment they’ve fostered over that time and are looking for someone who’s keen to join them on that continued journey.

The role includes offering support to the overall business to allow projects to be safely delivered on time to achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction. The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will also assist the business in providing admin updates to systems and contract accounts for projects to maximize returns and efficiency by working within robust procedures to support the business and Contracts Managers.

The successful candidate will be offered a well-rounded package of employment including access to a Built environmental HNC qualification. This will be reinforced with a strong working environment and the required support for the variety of work on offer.

About the role:

• Assist in preparing and issuing contract tenders to clients in a timely fashion.
• Produce bill of quants/matrix for payment purposes on successful contracts.
• Client account control by assisting in raising application and reconciling remittances including interim/final applications for payment/final accounts/payments for late monies etc.
• Updating Health and Safety documentation for the business and new contract starts including any updates during the contract.
• Monitor the training required for operatives while updating the business training matrix.
• Work with suppliers to evaluate material costs in anticipation of procurement.
• Attend site meetings if required.
• Involved and understand the fortnightly wage run and responsibilities.
• Raising quotes and tracking works for any customer care requests from clients.
• Assisting in the registering of H&S Admin such as harness register, hand over certificates etc.

About you:

The successful candidate is likely to meet most of the following criteria:

• Ability to use a range of IT packages including Microsoft Office, Excel and bespoke packages.
• Exceptional relationship building skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Commercial awareness and understanding of the Construction process.
• Negotiation skills and ability to apply those skills internally, externally & with our supply chain.
• Positive attitude at all times and the ability to integrate and play an active part in the Business.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines.
• Keen to pursue personal development needs and maintain up to date knowledge.

Benefits Include:

• 28-day holiday entitlement

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