Trainee Quantity Surveyor: Launch Your Construction Career

Reed; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Career progression

Development programmes

Team events

Job summary

Reed in Ipswich is recruiting a Trainee Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial team in a hands-on learning environment. You will work alongside experienced surveyors and gain exposure to cost reporting, change management, and payments applications across a range of projects.

Full training and ongoing support are provided, with clear development paths towards professional qualifications as part of your career in construction.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to senior commercial team members on project and financial administration.
• Assist with preparing and maintaining cost reports, project records, and commercial documentation.
• Support the management of project changes, variations, and associated cost implications.
• Help prepare applications for payment and assess completed works.
• Contribute to monthly forecasting and cost control activities.
• Monitor project expenditure and assist in identifying and reporting cost variances.
• Maintain accurate records, correspondence, and project files.
• Attend site visits and project meetings where required to support project delivery.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal departments to gather information and progress commercial matters.
• Provide general administrative assistance to the wider commercial function.

Job description

Reed in Ipswich is recruiting a Trainee Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial team in a hands-on learning environment. You will work alongside experienced surveyors and gain exposure to cost reporting, change management, and payments applications across a range of projects.

Full training and ongoing support are provided, with clear development paths towards professional qualifications as part of your career in construction.