Trainee Quantity Surveyor - Residential

S Guest Consultancy Services Ltd; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

S Guest Consultancy Services Ltd is seeking a Trainee Quantity Surveyor for its West Midlands operations, with office-based work and site visits to Birmingham and the Midlands. This permanent, full-time role emphasises learning the commercial side of high-end residential construction from pricing to final accounts, with support toward a recognised qualification.

You will train alongside directors and the project team, developing skills in measuring quantities, preparing estimates, obtaining

Qualifications

• Interest in construction and quantity surveying career.
• Studying or willing to study Quantity Surveying or related subject.
• Good with numbers and confident using Excel.
• Organised with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Measuring and taking off quantities from drawings and specifications.
• Helping prepare quotations and estimates for new enquiries.
• Getting quotes from subcontractors and suppliers, and placing orders.
• Tracking project costs and budgets against estimates.
• Helping prepare valuations and client payment applications.
• Recording and pricing variations on bespoke projects.
• Visiting sites to measure work and liaise with site teams.
• Keeping commercial records accurate and up to date.

Skills

Interest in construction

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Organised

Professional demeanor

Driving licence (UK)

Education

QS qualification (degree/HNC/HND/apprenticeship)

Job description

Trainee Quantity Surveyor - Residential

Location: West Midlands (office-based, with site visits across Birmingham and the Midlands)

Type: Permanent, full-time

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 plus package

The company

Our client is a well-regarded, boutique building company specialising in high-end residential projects across Birmingham and the Midlands. Their work includes bespoke luxury new-build homes, high-end extensions, major renovations and small private developments, often in partnership with architects and designers. They're known for exceptional quality and craftsmanship, a personal service and a commitment to sustainable building practices.

The role

This is a great opportunity for someone at the start of their career to train as a Quantity Surveyor in a close-knit, growing business. Working alongside the directors and project team, you'll learn the commercial side of high-end residential construction from pricing through to final account, with support towards a recognised qualification.

What you'll be learning and doing

• Measuring and taking off quantities from drawings and specifications
• Helping prepare quotations and estimates for new enquiries
• Getting quotes from subcontractors and suppliers, and placing orders
• Tracking project costs and budgets against estimates
• Helping prepare valuations and client payment applications
• Recording and pricing variations, which are common on bespoke projects
• Visiting sites to measure work and liaise with site teams
• Keeping commercial records accurate and up to date

What we're looking for

• A genuine interest in construction and a career in quantity surveying
• Studying, or keen to study, Quantity Surveying or a related subject (degree, HNC/HND or apprenticeship)
• Good with numbers and confident using Excel
• Organised, with strong attention to detail
• Professional and personable, as you may deal with private clients and architects
• An eye for quality and pride in your work
• Any construction, trade or admin experience is a bonus, but not essential
• Full UK driving licence (preferred)

What's on offer

• £28000 - £35000 plus package
• Hands-on training and close mentoring in a small team, so you'll see every part of the job
• Varied, high-quality projects you'll be proud to have worked on
• Real progression as the business grows