Trainee/Assistant Quantity Surveyor
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Position Overview & Specifications
Position: Trainee Quantity Surveyor x 2
Location: Main office, East Ardsley
Responsible to: Team Leader
Working Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours. Office based.
Salary: Competitive negotiable dependant upon experience.
Livesey Associates are recruiting 2 trainee Quantity Surveyors at our head office. You will work along side a young and growing team at an established family run business established over 50 years ago.
We are looking for hard working team members who can demonstrate methodical, conscientious, and organised approach to deliver high standards. This will be invaluable to help prepare Bills of Quantities for our vast Client base working on all aspects of building and construction types. Additionally, the role demands excellent attention to detail, ability to gather, interpret and present data to facilitate preparation of documents.
Construction and Quantity Surveying knowledge preferred but not a necessity. A willing to learn and work as part of a team essential.
This is a great opportunity to join a well-established company that is looking to grow and expand and can offer a clear career path. We offer inhouse training to assist with your development.
We would like to take this opportunity of thanking you for your time and application.
Kind Regards,
M. LIVESEY, BSc (Hons) MQSi
Director
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £15,000.00-£20,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- construction: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Livesey1
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/Assistant Quantity Surveyor roles across Livesey Associates'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 £15,000 - £20,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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