Trainee Quantity Surveyor — Flexible Career Path

Bell Building Projects Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible working

Hands-on experience

Supportive team

Varied projects

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Bell Building Projects Ltd in Manchester is seeking a Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team. This is an ideal entry point for someone studying Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related degree, or a recent graduate looking to start a career in construction.

You will gain hands-on experience in procurement, cost reporting and final accounts on live projects, with support from experienced professionals and potential for long-term career progression.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Commercial Management or Civil Engineering.
• Interest in construction finance and project delivery.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• Organised, enthusiastic and willing to learn.
• Good communication and teamwork; proficient with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Commercial team with the day-to-day financial management of construction projects.
• Support the preparation of cost reports, valuations and financial forecasts.
• Assist with the measurement and pricing of construction works.
• Help with subcontractor procurement, including obtaining and reviewing quotations.
• Support the preparation and administration of subcontractor packages.
• Assist with reviewing subcontractor applications for payment.
• Help identify and record variations and changes to project costs.
• Support the preparation of monthly valuations and final accounts.
• Attend site visits and project meetings to develop an understanding of construction processes.
• Work closely with Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers and Site Managers to understand the commercial aspects of project delivery.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Organised

Enthusiastic

Willing to learn

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Team player

Education

Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Commercial Management

Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bell Building Projects Ltd in Manchester is seeking a Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team. This is an ideal entry point for someone studying Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related degree, or a recent graduate looking to start a career in construction.

You will gain hands-on experience in procurement, cost reporting and final accounts on live projects, with support from experienced professionals and potential for long-term career progression.