Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Junior Quantity Surveyor Permanent
Location: Norwich, Norfolk
Salary + excellent package
Employer: Regional Housing Developer

Are you a motivated Junior Quantity Surveyor looking to accelerate your commercial career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of Norfolk s housing developers, renowned for delivering high-quality homes.

Perfect for someone with early QS experience who wants a supportive environment, real progression, and exposure to the full commercial lifecycle of residential projects.

The Opportunity

Working alongside an experienced Senior MQS, you will support the commercial function on new-build housing developments across the region. You ll be involved from early cost planning stages right through to handover and final accounts.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with procurement, tender enquiries, and subcontractor comparisons

• Preparing take-offs, measurements, and BOQs

• Supporting monthly valuations, payment applications, and cost-reporting

• Assisting with CVRs, budget tracking, and financial control

• Managing and updating commercial documentation

• Liaising with Site Managers and assisting with variations and progress updates

• Building strong relationships with supply chain partners

This role offers excellent mentorship, and a clear pathway to Assistant QS and QS level.

About You

We re looking for someone who is driven, detail-focused, and keen to build a long-term career within the residential sector. Ideal candidates will have:

• 1 3 years experience as a Junior QS / Assistant QS / Trainee QS

• Background in construction or residential development (preferred but not essential)

• Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or currently studying)

• Good communication, numeracy, and organisational skills

• Ambition to progress and take on more responsibility as you develop

What s On Offer?

• Competitive salary depending on experience

• Prestigious employer with an excellent market reputation

• Real career progression and training support

• Exposure to high-quality housing developments across Norfolk & Suffolk

• Supportive commercial team and positive working culture

• Bonus scheme, pension, mileage and other benefits

If you re a Junior QS looking for genuine career development with a leading Norfolk housing developer, we d love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, please contact Emma at Anglian Recruitment.