Trainee Quantity Surveyor

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction subcontractor in the UK is looking for a Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join their office-based team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to learn from experienced professionals while gaining hands-on experience in cost management, procurement, and project support. Ideal candidates should have a construction-related qualification and a genuine interest in the industry. A supportive environment with structured training and opportunities for career growth await the right individual.

Benefits

Stable working environment

Structured training

Long-term career opportunities

Qualifications

• Motivated and organised individual looking to build a long-term career in construction.
• Genuine interest in the construction industry.
• Comfortable working in both office and site environments.

Responsibilities

• Learn from experienced surveyors while gaining hands-on exposure to cost management.
• Assist with procurement, valuations, project support, and site measurement.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Basic IT competence

Teamwork

Education

Construction related qualification (e.g., college course, apprenticeship)

Job description

Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Opportunity for a Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join a subcontractor in Bedford with over three decades of experience in the construction industry. This organisation delivers high-quality work across plastering, dry lining, SFS, screeding, suspended ceilings and external rendering. Their projects span commercial and residential sectors, including hospitals, care homes, offices, hotels and new build developments. They are known for maintaining high standards, supporting their teams and offering long-term career opportunities.

The opportunity

They are now seeking a trainee quantity surveyor to join their office-based team with regular site visits. This role offers the chance to learn from experienced surveyors while gaining hands-on exposure to cost management, procurement, valuations, project support and site measurement. It is an excellent opportunity for someone who motivated, organised and looking to build a long-term career in construction.

The right person

The ideal candidate will have some form of construction related qualification, either completed or currently in progress. This could include a college course, apprenticeship, HNC, HND or a relevant degree pathway. A genuine interest in the construction industry is essential, along with good communication skills, attention to detail and a willingness to learn. They should be comfortable working in an office environment while also spending time on site to understand how projects are delivered. Strong organisational skills, basic IT competence and the ability to work as part of a team will be important. A positive attitude and a desire to progress within quantity surveying will be key to success in this role.

This position offers a stable working environment, structured training and the opportunity to grow within a well established and supportive organisation.