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Trainee / Graduate Quantity Surveyor / Junior Project Manager
Location: Weston-Super-Mare (with travel across Somerset, Bristol, Bath, and Wiltshire primarily)
Salary: 23,000 - 32,000 DOE and qualifications
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Annual Leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays
Mileage and Expenses paid
About Us
My client are a dynamic and forward-thinking construction consultancy offering a blend of PM/Employers Agent and Quantity Surveying services across a range of sectors including Private and Affordable Housing, Healthcare, Education, and Retail.
Their team works closely with public and private sector clients, helping to deliver projects efficiently, on time, and within budget. With a growing portfolio and an expanding regional client base, we're now looking to recruit an enthusiastic Graduate / Trainee to join our friendly team based in their West of England regional offices.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or holder of an HNC (Higher National Certificate) in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field, who is eager to develop a career in construction consultancy.
Equally, if you have a BTEC or are currently in a trade role in construction and would like a career change but staying in a similar field, we also want to hear from you
You will support experienced team members in delivering PM/Employers Agent and Quantity Surveying services, including:
- Assisting with the preparation of cost plans, tender documents, and contract administration
- Supporting project delivery from inception to completion
- Attending site meetings and monitoring progress
- Assisting in the preparation of reports for clients and stakeholders
- Engaging with contractors, consultants, and clients on a day-to-day basis
- Developing skills in risk management, value engineering, and financial control
- Traveling to sites with various members of the team
What We're Looking For
- A degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, BTEC or a related discipline
- An understanding of the construction industry and contract administration in particular
- Strong communication, organisation, and numerical skills
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn from experienced professionals
- A full, clean UK driving licence
- Willingness to travel within Somerset, Bristol, Bath, and parts of Wiltshire
- Comfortable with occasional home working, agreed in advance
What We Offer
- A supportive environment for graduates and HNC holders starting their careers in construction consultancy
- Regular mentoring and on-the-job training
- Competitive salary (23,000 - 32,000 DOE)
- Paid mileage and full reimbursement of all out-of-pocket expenses
- 25 days annual leave plus all Bank Holidays
- Opportunities to progress towards professional qualifications (e.g., RICS)
- Flexible and friendly working culture
