Trainee Quantity Surveyor
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Position Overview & Specifications
About Foster Property Maintenance:
FPM was established in 1973 as a privately owned family business. Following the sale of FPM to a public company in 2013, FPM has now returned to private ownership and is once again embracing the family culture that established its reputation as a successful and caring contractor. FPM has been delivering a range of high-quality services to the Social Housing Sector for over 40 years. We’re immensely proud of our long heritage and the reputation of the FPM name.
Trainee Quantity Surveyor
The role is ideally suited to a commercially able individual looking to progress their career in commercial aspects of a construction related industry. Perhaps newly qualified or in the final part of their HNC or other related training scheme.
The job is predominantly office based but will include Site Surveys, Contractor, and client meetings – All supported by an experienced commercial and operational team.
Ideal qualities
- Can do attitude
- Self starter
- Client facing
- Professional outlook
- Self-motivating
- Ambitious
- Driving license and vehicle is essential
Genuine career progression opportunities.
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £11.95 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- ONGAR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
- surveying: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: TQS/Ongar
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Quantity Surveyor roles across Foster Property Maintenance's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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