I am currently working with a developer who is looking to recruit a Trainee/Assistant  Quantity Surveyor to work within their development team. This exciting opportunity will suit a motivated and forward-thinking individual who perhaps is at the start of their career, having obtained a relevant BTEC HNC or Degree level qualification, or someone who can demonstrate some all-round experience and knowledge of the construction sector.
Working hours will be 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday and holiday entitlement will be 25 days + bank holidays.
Whatever your level of knowledge and experience, you will work within a team of experienced development surveyors, carrying out a range of QS duties with the aim of progressing to eventually running your own sites. The client believes in learning about the job, on the job, and you will be supported to gain confidence, skills, work experience and further qualifications if required.
As a Trainee/Assistant Development Quantity Surveyor, you'll have a wide range of duties including:

Developing build cost budgets for new sites, and monitoring/reporting actual costs against the budget.
Preparing bricklayers prices
Carrying out sub-contractor tender comparisons.
Measuring quantities to check sub-contractor prices against pre-agreed schedule of rates.
Compiling material take-offs from plans.
Assisting with compilation of tenders.
Assisting in the preparation of monthly forecasts / cashflows
Record keeping and documentation associated with sub-contractsThe client puts alot of emphasis on looking after their own people just as much as they look after their clients. On top of a competitive salary (depending on qualifications and experience) and pension, you'll benefit from 25 days a year holiday (plus bank holidays) and discretionary bonus scheme. You will initially be based at their head office near Dorchester but will have the opportunity for hybrid working once you have 'learnt the ropes'.

If this role sounds like something that could be fo interest please forward an up to date copy of your CV