Trainee Assistant Quantity Surveyor
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Position Overview & Specifications
Due to the success and pipeline of works, an incredible opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established construction company on a permanent basis. Sectors include Education, Commercial, Industrial and Leisure. This position will be office based with site and client meetings located in the surroundings areas.
This position would suit someone who has recently graduated within Quantity Surveying or someone with an accounting background wishing to make the change into Quantity Surveying. A background in a construction environment would be advantageous.
Responsibilities:
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Supporting the commercial team with procurement, invoicing and payment to minimise costs & maximise value
Support with measuring and preparing cost estimates for contracts and tenders
Build relationships with several specialist subcontract and supplier contacts
Make applications for payment on time and in a format agreed with the client
Ensure submitted invoices are paid on time
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A minimum of 4 GCSE’s including maths and English
NVQ level 3, professional qualification or equivalent
Numerate and Literate
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: Business Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Assistant Quantity Surveyor roles across Pertemps Network Group'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 Business Consulting.
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 £20,000 - £22,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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