Trainee Quantity Surveyor - Hands-On Commercial Training

Clearfield Recruitment Limited; Chelmondiston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

University study support

Hands-on training

Mentoring

Job summary

Clearfield Recruitment Limited is seeking a motivated Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join our growing commercial construction team on new-build projects in Felixstowe. This is an excellent entry point for individuals studying Quantity Surveying or related qualifications, offering hands-on experience and mentoring.

You will work under an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager, gaining exposure to cost estimates, budgets, tender documentation, and procurement.

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards, or recently completed, a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction-based qualification.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Good communication and organisational skills with attention to detail and a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the commercial management and financial control of new-build commercial projects.
• Supporting the preparation of cost estimates, budgets and tender documentation.
• Assisting with measurement and pricing of construction works.
• Reviewing subcontractor and supplier quotations and assessing costs and value.
• Assisting with procurement of subcontractors, materials and services.
• Supporting the administration of subcontract orders and agreements.
• Monitoring project costs, expenditures and budgets throughout the construction process.
• Assisting with monthly valuations, applications for payment and cost reports.
• Helping manage variations, change control and additional works.
• Liaising with site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and clients.
• Attending site visits and meetings to understand construction operations and commercial processes.
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and documentation.
• Developing understanding of contractual procedures, commercial risk and project profitability.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive

Teamwork

Excel knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related construction-based qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Clearfield Recruitment Limited is seeking a motivated Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join our growing commercial construction team on new-build projects in Felixstowe. This is an excellent entry point for individuals studying Quantity Surveying or related qualifications, offering hands-on experience and mentoring.

You will work under an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager, gaining exposure to cost estimates, budgets, tender documentation, and procurement.