Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Curve Recruitment; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits and pension

Generous holiday allowance

Clear long-term career progression

Job summary

Curve Recruitment are working with a well-established regional developer to appoint a Trainee / Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Bourne, Lincolnshire.

This is a great entry-point for someone starting a QS career, offering hands-on exposure to the full project lifecycle, mentoring from an experienced team, and clear opportunities to learn, develop and progress.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related subject.
• Ideally some previous construction, placement or commercial experience.
• Strong numerical and organisational skills.
• IT skills, particularly Excel.
• Communication skills and a willingness to learn.
• Commercially minded with good attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and keen to develop a long-term career in Quantity Surveying.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with cost planning and cost control.
• Supporting the procurement and management of subcontractor packages.
• Assisting with valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Maintaining cost reports, budgets and commercial records.
• Supporting monthly reporting and forecasting.
• Assisting with subcontractor payments and commercial administration.
• Attending site visits and project meetings.
• Working closely with site and commercial teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Developing a strong understanding of construction costs, materials and build processes.

Skills

Numerical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Driving licence (UK)

Education

Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Trainee / Graduate Quantity Surveyor

£29,000 - £34,000 + package

Bourne, Lincolnshire

Are you looking to start your career in Quantity Surveying with an established regional developer?

Curve Recruitment are working with a well-established regional developer who are looking to appoint a Trainee / Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

This is a great opportunity for someone at the start of their QS career to join an established developer and gain broad commercial experience across the full development process.

You'll work alongside an experienced commercial team, gaining hands-on exposure to the full project lifecycle with plenty of opportunity to learn, develop and progress your career.

The Role

• Assisting with cost planning and cost control
• Supporting the procurement and management of subcontractor packages
• Assisting with valuations, variations and final accounts
• Maintaining cost reports, budgets and commercial records
• Supporting monthly reporting and forecasting
• Assisting with subcontractor payments and commercial administration
• Attending site visits and project meetings
• Working closely with site and commercial teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Developing a strong understanding of construction costs, materials and build processes

Person Specification

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related subject
• Ideally some previous construction, placement or commercial experience
• Strong numerical and organisational skills
• IT skills, particularly Excel
• Communication skills and a willingness to learn
• Commercially minded with good attention to detail
• Positive attitude and keen to develop a long-term career in Quantity Surveying
• Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £29,000 - £34,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to develop within an established regional developer
• Support and mentoring from a friendly and experienced commercial team
• Great exposure to the full development and construction process
• Clear long-term career progression
• Company benefits and pension
• Generous holiday allowance