Trainee Commercial Management - Buying, Surveying & Estimating

ITS (Cheltenham) Ltd; Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and development

Job summary

ITS (Cheltenham) Ltd in Brierley Hill is recruiting a Trainee Commercial professional to join a growing construction team. You will gain experience across buying, estimating and quantity surveying while developing under an experienced team.

The role is office-based with occasional site visits and offers full training, clear career progression and exposure to multiple commercial functions.

Qualifications

• Ambitious, organised and keen to develop a long-term career in construction.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and spoken communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a team.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical experience across buying, procurement and estimating.
• Assist with quantity surveying and commercial management.
• Prepare quotations and support tender activity.
• Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Assist with project costs, budgets and financial reporting.
• Support tender and bid preparation processes.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Occasional visits to construction sites.

Skills

Construction interest

Organisation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Willing to learn

Independent & team work

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Brierley Hill

Salary: Up to £32,000 depending on experience

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, office-based with occasional site visits

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing construction business based in Brierley Hill , who are looking to appoint a Trainee Commercial professional to join their expanding commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within the construction industry, with the opportunity to develop across Buying, Quantity Surveying and Estimating.

The Role

Working alongside an experienced commercial team, you will gain practical experience across a range of commercial functions. The role will provide exposure to:

• Buying and procurement
• Estimating and preparing quotations
• Quantity surveying and commercial management
• Obtaining and comparing supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Assisting with project costs, budgets and financial reporting
• Supporting tender and bid preparation
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams
• Commercial administration and project documentation
• Occasional visits to construction sites

The position is predominantly office-based, with occasional site visits as required.

About You

We are looking for someone who is ambitious, organised and keen to develop a career within the commercial side of construction.

You will ideally have:

• A genuine interest in construction and commercial management
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office
• A willingness to learn and develop
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A full UK driving licence
• The ability to commute to the head office in Leominster within approximately 30 minutes

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £32,000, depending on experience
• Full training and development
• Exposure to Buying, Surveying and Estimating
• Long-term career progression
• Predominantly office-based working
• Occasional site visits
• Monday to Friday working
• The opportunity to develop within an established and growing construction business

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the start of their career who wants to gain broad commercial experience and develop into a skilled professional within the construction industry.