Trainee Quantity Surveyor

GMI; Yorkshire (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Birthday off

Contributory pension scheme

Structured career development programme

Simply Health

Cycle to Work Scheme

Death In Service benefit

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

GMI in Virginia is looking for a motivated and ambitious Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial team. This role offers hands-on experience across live construction sites while receiving structured training and support from experienced professionals.

The ideal candidate will assist in cost management, prepare valuations, and support subcontractor procurement, establishing a strong foundation for a long-term career in construction. The company offers a competitive remuneration package and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills are essential for this role.
• Attention to detail is critical in cost management and reporting.
• Good communication skills will help in attending site meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cost management and commercial reporting.
• Prepare valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Support subcontractor procurement and package management.
• Maintain accurate cost records and documentation.
• Attend site meetings and collaborate with operational teams.

Skills

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Excellent attention to detail

Good communication and organisational abilities

Interest in Quantity Surveying

Education

Relevant qualification (desirable)

Job description

We’re looking for a motivated and ambitious Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team and support the delivery of our projects across the Yorkshire region.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across live construction sites while receiving structured training and support from experienced commercial professionals.

What you’ll be doing

• Assisting in cost management and commercial reporting
• Preparing valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Supporting subcontractor procurement and package management
• Maintaining accurate cost records and documentation
• Attending site meetings and working closely with operational teams

You’ll gain exposure to all aspects of the commercial function, helping you build a strong foundation for a long‑term career in construction.

About You

• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication and organisational abilities
• A genuine interest in Quantity Surveying and construction
• Studying towards (or willing to study towards) a relevant qualification is desirable

What we offer in return:

• A competitive remuneration package
• Birthday off
• A contributory pension scheme
• A structured career development programme
• Access to a wide range of benefits including:
• Simply Health
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Death In Service benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential support

If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please apply today and our talent team will be in touch with you, once they have reviewed your application.

Recruitment Agencies:

We do not accept unsolicited CVs from any source other than from the candidates themselves and we do not accept unsolicited communications from external recruiters. GMI Construction Group PLC has a Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Any agencies must have a current, signed agreement, to be invited to supply candidates for a specific vacancy with GMI before presenting any CVs.