Trainee/Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Trainee/Assistant Quantity Surveyor

• Build and Maintenance Contractor
• Permanent: Up to £45,000 + Package
• Location: Oxford

We are currently searching for Trainee/Assistant level Quantity Surveyors to join Oxford's leading construction and maintenance companies. As a group, this business delivers a range of projects and services including: new build commercial; social housing upgrades; highways maintenance; ground maintenance; and facilities management.

As Trainee/Assistant Surveyor, you will work alongside an experienced Surveyor, commercially managing a range of projects.

The role:

• Assist the commercial team with the management of construction and maintenance projects from tender stage through to final account.
• Support with the preparation of cost estimates, budgets, valuations, and applications for payment.
• Assist in measuring works and preparing take-offs from drawings and project information.
• Help manage subcontractor and supplier procurement, including obtaining quotations and preparing comparison documents.
• Support the preparation and management of variations, cost tracking, and commercial reporting.
• Maintain accurate project records, including contracts, invoices, payment notices, and project documentation.
• Liaise with site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to assist with the smooth commercial delivery of projects.
• Provide general commercial and administrative support while developing knowledge and experience within Quantity Surveying and the wider construction and maintenance sector.

Required:

• Degree qualified or currently studying Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related construction discipline, or relevant industry experience.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with good attention to detail.
• Good understanding of construction processes and a willingness to learn commercial practices.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Good communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to develop within a Quantity Surveying career.
• Previous experience within construction, maintenance, or an Assistant/Trainee role would be advantageous but not essential.

To apply for this role please send you CV through the portal or get in contact with Sam Marsden at Lonsite directly.