Trainee Quantity Surveyor
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Position Overview & Specifications
Trainee Quantity Surveyor
Business Area: Property Services
Place of Work: Hemel Hempstead
Contract Type: Permanent
Welcome to Osborne β A World of Possibilities
We believe we are one of the leading construction businesses in the UK. As a family-owned business, we have the freedom and flexibility to take a different approach and provide an inclusive environment which is aligned to our core values of Quality, Integrity, Openness, Caring and Progressive. As a responsible employer we are also committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our people at all times. We focus on creating structures and spaces that provide an environment for people to thrive in and solutions for our customers that provide a better experience during the creation. However large the project or contract, we know that it is always personal to the people who use it and those that are responsible for it. We hope that these things are just as important to you.
Our Osborne Property Services Business
Our Property Services business works with local authorities and social housing landlords in evolving new approaches to maintaining social housing stock. Our focus is on total asset management, value creation, and delivering exceptional experiences for our customers and their residents, reducing the reliance on reactive repairs, whilst our partnership ethos brings fresh thinking, innovation and flexibility. We also work in collaboration with sustainable construction specialists and key supplier partners offering social housing providers a comprehensive and fully integrated zero carbon retrofit service.
The Opportunity
We have an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to create a career as a Quantity Surveyor to join us as a trainee. This opportunity will provide you with a chance to be trained and guided in your journey to becoming a Quantity Surveyor with all the support your require. You will be joining our busy Property Services division to support our contract with Dacorum Borough Council. What are we looking for? It is very important that you have, and can demonstrate a real passion for developing a long term career in Quantity Surveying. You may be studying towards a relevant degree or HNC/HND, although this is not essential. You will have good numeracy and IT skills and be naturally curious about data. Your communication skills will also be first class and you will take real pride in your work. Our Benefits
- Competitive Salary and Car Allowance (dependent on position)
- Flexible working
- Company Pension
- 25 Days Holiday
- Gift Day off for your Birthday
- Private Health Insurance (after qualifying period dependent on level)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance
- Trade Discount Cards
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Subsidised Gym Membership
- Perkbox access
Please note that we would also make reasonable adjustments where possible to ensure that our places of work are inclusive and allow us to support the creation of a diverse and engaged business. Due to the nature of the work that Osborne are involved in, additional criminal record checks maybe required to carry out particular roles. This will be clarified during the interview process. If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team on resourcing@osborne.co.uk
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 (Β£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: Construction
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Quantity Surveyor roles across Osborne Ltd'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 Construction.
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 Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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