Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Amentum; West Carr; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical cover

Digital GP service

Enhanced parental leave pay

Professional development reimburse.

Hybrid/flexible working

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a structured development‑oriented Quantity Surveyor to blend practical QS work with ongoing academic training. You’ll contribute to cost management, procurement, contract administration and reporting on major projects.

You'll be supported to take on increasing responsibility with a clear path to professional accreditation. The role offers hybrid working, travel to project locations and strong opportunities for development within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Pursue Quantity Surveying degree alongside role.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities essential.
• Good communication and organisational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial and quantity surveying activities on live projects.
• Assist with cost management, forecasting, payments and contract administration.
• Help manage contract changes and project deviations.
• Support procurement, tendering and bid activities.
• Maintain commercial records and project documentation.
• Develop knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and processes.
• Collaborate with experienced QS and Commercial Managers to grow professional expertise.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive learner

Education

BSc Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

This structured development role combines practical Quantity Surveying experience with academic and professional training. You'll gain exposure to cost management, procurement, contract administration, change management and commercial reporting while working on major projects. You'll be supported to complete (or continue) a Quantity Surveying degree alongside your role, with increasing responsibility as your skills develop. The position offers a clear pathway to becoming a Quantity Surveyor and achieving professional accreditation Responsibilities:

• Support commercial and quantity surveying activities across live projects.
• Assist with cost management, forecasting, payments and contract administration.
• Help manage contract changes, Early Warnings and Compensation Events.
• Support procurement, tendering and bid activities.
• Maintain commercial records, reports and project documentation.
• Develop knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and commercial processes.
• Work alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers while building your professional expertise. Strong interest in Quantity Surveying, commercial management or construction.
• Good numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• A proactive approach to learning and professional development.
• Willingness to study towards (or continue) a Quantity Surveying degree alongside the role.
• Flexibility to travel to project locations as required.
• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and seek guidance when required At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive. Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. We'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.