Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Location: Cambridgeshire

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 (phone number removed).

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