Trainee Quantity Surveyor

New Step Recruitment; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring from Senior QS

Exposure to QS & Estimating

Progression opportunities

Team environment

Long-term security

Job summary

Civil Engineering & Groundworks Contractor in Sevenoaks is seeking a Trainee Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join the commercial team. You will receive hands-on training, mentored by an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor, with exposure to both surveying and estimating disciplines.

The role offers strong progression as the business grows and a supportive team environment within a wider construction group, located at modern offices in Sevenoaks.

Qualifications

• Currently undertaking a day-release or have completed an HNC in Construction or a related course.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience carrying out take-offs and measurements from drawings.
• Experience using Bluebeam or related software is preferred.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ambitious and keen to build a career within Quantity Surveying and Estimating.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out take-offs and measurements from drawings and specifications.
• Using Bluebeam to measure quantities and assist with estimating.
• Assisting with tender submissions and pricing exercises.
• Supporting procurement and subcontractor enquiries.
• Assisting with valuations, variations and cost reporting.
• Supporting monthly CVRs and commercial reporting.
• Attending site visits and project meetings.
• Assisting with subcontractor and supplier management.

Skills

Reading drawings

Take-offs

Bluebeam experience

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Ambitious

Career-oriented

Education

HNC in Construction or related

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

Role: Trainee Quantity Surveyor / Estimator | Company: Civil Engineering & Groundworks Contractor | Location: Sevenoaks, Kent | Salary: Competitive + Package

A growing civil engineering and groundworks contractor is looking to appoint a Trainee Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join its commercial team in Sevenoaks. Part of a successful and financially strong group of construction businesses, this relatively new company has quickly established itself within the market and is continuing to grow steadily. With six live projects already underway and a strong pipeline of future work secured, the business is entering an exciting phase of expansion.

Based from modern offices alongside the wider group of companies, you will benefit from being part of a larger organisation while enjoying the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing business.

A key attraction of this role is the opportunity to work directly alongside and be mentored by an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with an extensive background in civil engineering and groundworks. You will receive hands‑on training across both Quantity Surveying and Estimating, providing an excellent platform for long‑term career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out take‑offs and measurements from drawings and specifications
• Using Bluebeam to measure quantities and assist with estimating
• Assisting with tender submissions and pricing exercises
• Supporting procurement and subcontractor enquiries
• Assisting with valuations, variations and cost reporting
• Supporting monthly CVRs and commercial reporting
• Attending site visits and project meetings
• Assisting with subcontractor and supplier management

Requirements

• Currently undertaking a day‑release or have completed an HNC in Construction or a related course
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Experience carrying out take‑offs and measurements from drawings
• Experience using Bluebeam or related software is preferred
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ambitious and keen to build a career within Quantity Surveying and Estimating

What’s On Offer

• Full mentoring from an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Exposure to both Quantity Surveying and Estimating
• Clear progression opportunities as the business continues to grow
• Opportunity to join a successful business at an exciting stage of its development
• Strong financial backing and long‑term job security
• Supportive team environment within a wider construction group
• Diverse civil engineering and groundworks projects