Trainee / Junior QS

Linsco Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Wigan is seeking a motivated Junior Quantity Surveyor to join their team. This position involves assisting in project budgets, valuations, and procurement while collaborating with senior staff. The ideal candidate should have an understanding of cost control systems. This is a great opportunity for hands-on experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Motivated individual with relevant experience.
• Understanding of cost control systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and management of project budgets.
• Support in measurement and valuation of works.
• Contribute to subcontractor procurement and negotiations.
• Monitor project variations and assist with change control.
• Prepare monthly cost/value reports and cashflow forecasts.

Skills

Cost management

Contract administration

Procurement

Job description

Linsco are seeking a motivated Junior Quantity Surveyor to join a team based in Wigan, supporting a range of Construction, Fit out and refurbishment projects. Working closely with senior commercial staff, you will gain hands‑on experience in cost management, contract administration, and procurement, contributing to the successful delivery of high‑profile water and utility schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and management of project budgets, valuations, and cost forecasts
• Support in the measurement and valuation of works, both on‑site and from drawings
• Contribute to subcontractor procurement, tendering, and contract negotiations
• Monitor project variations and assist with the preparation of change control documentation
• Help ensure financial compliance with client frameworks and NEC contracts
• Assist in the preparation of monthly cost/value reports and cashflow forecasts
• Work collaboratively with engineers, site teams, and external stakeholders
• Support senior QS staff in dispute resolution and final account agreements
• Understanding of cost control systems and processes

If interested or want to know more please contact Matt Wheat

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your current CV.

Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.

Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics or personal circumstances. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.