Trainee QS

Toppesfield Limited; Claydon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced family leave policies

Training and development opportunities

Performance-based bonus

Employee referral scheme

Employee volunteering programme

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Toppesfield Limited in the United Kingdom is offering a Trainee Quantity Surveyor role to support our Commercial team. This is ideal for a recent graduate or anyone starting a career in quantity surveying, with hands-on experience on a variety of projects.

You will work under the Managing Quantity Surveyor, gain exposure to financial and project transactions, cost reporting, interim valuations, and site meetings.

Qualifications

• Candidate should have an understanding of the role of a QS and an analytical mindset.
• The candidate should be interested in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist Managing Quantity Surveyor with financial and project transactions.
• Prepare reports, schedules, and handle general commercial administration.
• Analyse project variations and prepare interim valuations and payments.
• Support cost reports and forecasts for final outcomes; attend site meetings as required.
• Assist with monthly cost reporting and variance commentary.

Skills

Analytical mind

Interest in construction

Education

Recent graduate

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee QS who will work alongside and support our dynamic Commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or someone looking to start a career in quantity surveying. You will gain hands-on experience while working on a variety of projects

Role Responsibilities:

• Assist and support the Managing Quantity Surveyor in preparing, maintaining, and processing financial and project transactions
• Assist in compiling all required reports and schedules, and perform general commercial administrative tasks, including filing, managing emails, and following up on communications via email and phone.
• Manage and analyse project variations, including any claims for loss and expense
• Assist with carrying out interim valuations; value completed works and applying for payments
• Support in providing accurate, real-time monthly reports (Cost Value Reconciliations) and forecasts for final outcomes.
• Assist with analysis of project costs and preparation of monthly cost reports and commentary for any variance
• Attend site meetings with clients and contractors as required for initial survey and project development
• Support the Commercial and Sales team with administrative tasks and other ad-hoc responsibilities.

Whilst we desire the candidate to have previous experience, candidates are expected to have some knowledge of the role of a QS, an analytical mind and an interest in the construction industry. Following recruitment further development training and opportunities will be available. This may include studying towards a degree at university which Toppesfield will sponsor.

Toppesfield isn't just about asphalt surfacing; it's about our ToppTeam. Over the last two decades, we have grown into one of the UK's leading surfacing contractors, working with customers across a wide range of sectors to improve infrastructure, enhance safety, and create lasting value for communities.

As we've grown, so has our ambition. Through continuous improvement and a desire to do things differently we've expanded our reach across the UK, creating over 350 employment opportunities, establishing a network of depots nationwide and delivering projects across a wide range of sectors.

But our success isn't just about numbers; it's about our incredible team and our shared commitment to excellence.

If you're looking to be part of a company that values its people, promotes collaboration, and sets the industry standard, Toppesfield is your destination. Come be a part of our success story.

Benefits and Perks:

• Generous annual leave: Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, annual leave buy and sell scheme, and years' service entitlement increase
• Family focused policies: enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Training and development opportunities: for continued career development
• People first initiatives: cycle to work scheme, birthday bonus, discount portal, saving scheme, life assurance and company social events
• Employee Assistant Programme (EAP): access to support services for personal and professional wellbeing
• Performance bonus: eligibility for performance-based bonuses
• Employee referral scheme: earn rewards for referring new team members
• Employee volunteering programme: opportunities to give back to the communities we work in
• Supportive culture: a collaborative working environment with opportunities for progression
• Learning and Development: Continuous growth opportunities and training.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent | Salary: Competitive