Trainee Quantity Surveyor
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Salary:: Up to £27,000
Trainee / Apprentice Quantity Surveyor
£21,000 – £27,000
Cambridge
Are you finishing school or college and looking to start a long-term career in construction?
Curve Recruitment are working with a well-established, leading main contractor in their hunt for a Trainee / Apprentice Quantity Surveyor.
This role would suit someone leaving school, sixth form or college who is interested in construction and keen to learn the commercial side of the industry. You will receive structured training, mentorship from experienced Quantity Surveyors and clear career progression with the opportunity to work towards a recognised qualification while gaining hands-on experience.
You’ll gain exposure to the full project lifecycle on a range of projects valued up to £15m across a variety of sectors
Performance Objectives
As a Trainee / Apprentice Quantity Surveyor, you will be supported while learning key commercial responsibilities, including:
Assisting with cost control and commercial reporting
Supporting interim valuations, variations and final accounts
Assisting with subcontractor procurement and administration
Maintaining cost trackers, procurement schedules and commercial records
Supporting monthly CVRs, forecasting and cashflow reporting
Attending site visits and project meetings to gain practical exposure
Learning contract administration under JCT and NEC forms
Developing a strong understanding of construction costs and project deliver
Person Specification
Recently finished school, sixth form or college (A-Levels, T-Levels, BTEC or equivalent)
Interest in construction, engineering, or the built environment
Strong numerical and organisational skills
Good IT skills, particularly Excel
Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop
Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
Full UK driving licence beneficial (but not essential)
What’s on Offer
Competitive starting salary
Structured training and mentorship from experienced professionals
Opportunity to work towards a Quantity Surveying qualification / apprenticeship
24 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
Pension contributions
Life insurance
Employee recognition schemes
Long service awards
Company-funded social events
Clear long-term career progression within the commercial team
Apply
For further information or a confidential discussion, please apply directly or contact Martin Lively at Curve Recruitment on 07368 844332.
Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.
