Trainee Contract Surveyor - Oxford

Hill Group UK; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Trainee Contract Surveyor in an exciting 5-year degree apprenticeship program. This role offers a unique blend of practical work and academic study towards a BSc (Hons) degree in Quantity Surveying. You'll have the opportunity to work on industry-leading projects, gaining hands-on experience while being supported by a fantastic network. Ideal candidates will have strong A-level or BTEC qualifications and a passion for the housebuilding industry. This is your chance to build a rewarding career while making a real impact in the field!

Qualifications

• Applicants should have A-levels or BTEC Extended Diploma with minimum grades.
• A full UK driver's license is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage cash flow and financial projections for developments.
• Maintain relationships with clients and subcontractors.

Skills

Cash Management

Cost Analysis

Client Relationship Management

Education

A-levels

BTEC Extended Diploma

Job description

Hill’s Management Trainee Programme creates exceptional professionals in the housebuilding industry and enables you to be paid a competitive salary whilst working towards a BSc (Hons) degree.

You gain the chance to work on and influence industry-leading projects, with a fantastic support network.

We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Contract Surveyor to join our South West region and team in Oxford as part of our September 2025 intake and cohort.

Contract Surveyors are responsible for the cash management of each development, managing and analysing subcontractor packages with the aim to make a profit. They contain, control and accurately report past costs and future financial projections.
The Surveyor has an active relationship with the client and each subcontract trade.

Key Information:

Duration: 5 year degree apprenticeship (Level 4, followed by Level 6), combining practical work and academic study, working towards a BSc (Hons) degree in Quantity Surveying.

Location: Oxford, UK.

Eligibility: Applicants will have ideally achieved A-level grades/BTEC Extended Diploma within two years of the September 2025 start date (Including current Year 13 students - Minimum of B, B, C grades required or BTEC/T-level equivalent).
(Full UK drivers licence is highly desirable and favoured due to project locations).

Please ensure you include your home address on your CV and/or cover letter and also your predicted grades.

For more information, check out our Management Trainee brochure below!

Hill Group Management Trainee Brochure