Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Watkin Jones Group; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Hybrid working

Gym discounts

Wellbeing programme

Discretionary bonus

Health cash plan

Life insurance

Exclusive shopping discounts

Contributory pension

Job summary

Watkin Jones plc is seeking a motivated Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team. This entry role offers hands-on experience across cost management, procurement, subcontractor administration, and commercial reporting while you develop your career in Quantity Surveying.

Reporting to a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will work on diverse construction projects, receive mentoring, and gain exposure to pricing, cost control, and project administration.

Qualifications

• Academic or vocational experience in the construction industry.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong numeracy skills and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cost management, procurement, subcontractor administration, and commercial reporting.
• Provide general administrative support to the commercial function.
• As skills develop, work on a variety of schemes across the business.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking to build a successful career in Quantity Surveying within a leading construction and development business?

Watkin Jones is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience within a supportive environment while developing a career in Quantity Surveying.

As a Trainee Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial management of construction projects, gaining hands‑on experience across a wide range of quantity surveying and commercial activities. Working closely with experienced commercial professionals, you will assist with cost management, procurement, subcontractor administration, commercial reporting, and other key project activities, while also providing general administrative support to the commercial function. As your skills, knowledge, and experience develop, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of schemes across the business, broadening your exposure and supporting your progression within the Quantity Surveying profession.

Reporting to a Senior QuantitySurveyor, this role will allow you to gain hands‑on relevant experience to learn more about the projects and develop your commercial skills.

About You

Ideally, you'll have some academic or vocational experience of the construction industry and have a passion for a career within Quantity Surveying. You’ll need to be able to demonstrateexcellent communication and organisational skills, a strong attention to detail and excellent numeracy skills. Theability to work under pressure and meet deadlines is essential for this role. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint is also a must.

You’ll be an ambitious individual with long term goals to help take the organisation to the next phase of its evolution and be open to additional development to further your commercial knowledge.

At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here’s what we can offer you:

• Work-Life Balance:25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), hybrid working arrangements, and discounted gym memberships.
• Wellbeing:Access to"Your Wellbeing" programme & OpenUp - a confidential wellbeing platform.
• Rewards:Discretionary annual bonus, health cash plan, life insurance, and more.
• Benefits:Exclusive shopping discounts, and a contributory pension scheme.

Why Choose Watkin Jones Group?

Watkin Jones Group is the UK’s leading developer, builder, and manager of residential-for-rent homes, with a rich history dating back to 1791. With 54,000+ homes developed and in-build across over 254 schemes, we have a proven track record of success. Our operating arm, Fresh, manages over 18,500 units across 58 schemes, representing approximately £1.7bn of assets under management.

Joining us means becoming part of a company that’s not only deeply rooted in history but also firmly focused on the future. We’re committed to creating high-quality rental homes, fostering vibrant communities, and driving sustainable development. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to grow your career in a fast‑paced, innovative environment. If you’re ready to make a significant impact and advance your career with a market leader, we’d love to hear from you!