Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Your new company
A well-established, award-winning construction business based near Ipswich is seeking a Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team. Operating across both public and private sectors throughout East Anglia, the company delivers projects across education, healthcare, residential, heritage and commercial sectors.With a strong reputation for quality, collaboration and long-term client relationships, the business offers a supportive environment where individuals are genuinely developed and given the opportunity to progress within the industry.
Your new role
This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the early stages of their Quantity Surveying career to gain hands-on experience within a supportive and experienced commercial team.
You will work closely with senior surveyors and project teams, assisting with:
- Supporting the commercial management of construction projects
- Assisting with cost tracking, valuations and financial reporting
- Supporting procurement of subcontractor packages
- Monitoring project costs and reporting against budgets
- Assisting with variations and account management
- Gaining exposure to both pre-construction and live project environments
This role will give you real responsibility from an early stage, with structured support to help you progress towards becoming a fully qualified Quantity Surveyor.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Being on the path to becoming a Quantity Surveyor (degree, HNC/HND or relevant studies)
- Have a genuine interest in construction and commercial management
- Demonstrate strong numerical and analytical skills
- Be organised, motivated and eager to learn
- Have good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
- Ideally hold a full UK driving licence
Previous industry experience, placements or site exposure would be advantageous, but not essential.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will benefit from:
- A structured and supportive environment focused on development
- Mentorship from experienced Quantity Surveyors
- Exposure to a wide range of construction projects across multiple sectors
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing business
- Competitive starting salary and benefits package
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to secure their first long-term role and build a career within a respected regional contractor.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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