Trainee Quantity Surveyor

PAE Government Services Inc.; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work option

Professional development support

Job summary

Amentum is offering a structured development role combining hands-on Quantity Surveying with training. You’ll gain exposure to cost management, procurement, contract administration, and commercial reporting while pursuing a Quantity Surveying degree if not already held.

As you grow, you’ll take on greater responsibilities with a pathway toward professional accreditation, supported by experienced QS and Commercial Managers. Hybrid, flexible, and part-time options are discussed.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical abilities required.
• Clear communication and attention to detail are essential.
• Willingness to study towards a Quantity Surveying degree alongside the role.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial and QS 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 processes.
• Work alongside senior QS and Commercial Managers to build expertise.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive learner

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Quantity Surveying degree (ongoing)

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

About the Role

This structured development role combines hands-on Quantity Surveying and commercial experience with academic and professional training. You'll gain exposure to cost management, procurement, contract administration, change management, commercial reporting and construction contracts while working alongside experienced professionals. If you do not already hold a Quantity Surveying degree, you'll be supported to complete one alongside the role. As your skills, knowledge and experience grow, you'll take on greater responsibility, with a clear pathway towards 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.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• 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.

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. We aim to embed inclusion in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks. We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please complete our Accommodation Request. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you need assistance, please reach out to [e-mail].

For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients. Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA. Find us online at https://www.amentum.com/.