Trainee / Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Summary

An established construction and civil engineering specialist based in Lancashire is looking for a T rainee / Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Carnforth.

The Trainee/Assistant Quantity Surveyor will provide administrative and commercial support to the Senior Quantity Surveyor and other commercial staff within the construction and civil engineering division.

The role is key to ensuring accurate commercial documentation, cost control, and efficient project administration throughout the project lifecycle.
The successful candidate will assist with contract administration, cost tracking, procurement processes, and document management while supporting the commercial team in maintaining financial and contractual control of projects.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Financial Support

- Assist Quantity Surveyors with all commercial and financial administration for projects.
- Support the preparation of monthly valuations and commercial reports.
- Maintain accurate records of sub contractor payments.
- Assist with the preparation of applications for payment and supporting documentation.

Contract & Project Administration

- Support Contracts Managers and Quantity Surveyors with contract documentation and record keeping.
- Maintain accurate project files including contracts, purchase orders, and sub contractor documentation.
- Assist with the preparation and tracking of variations, change orders, and compensation events.
- Monitor project documentation to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.

Procurement & Subcontractor Support

- Assist with procurement processes including preparing comparison schedules.
- Help prepare sub contractor packages and purchase orders.
- Maintain records of sub contractor agreements and supporting documentation.
- Track delivery of materials and services in line with project schedules.

Documentation & Reporting

- Maintain commercial records, registers, and spreadsheets for ongoing projects.
- Support the preparation of reports for internal meetings and client reviews.
- Assist with the management of project correspondence and document control.

Communication & Coordination

- Liaise with site teams, suppliers, sub contractors, and internal departments.
- Support the commercial team in resolving queries relating to costs, invoices, and documentation.
- Attend internal project meetings where required and assist with meeting minutes and follow up actions.

Key Skills & Experience

Essential

- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Good numerical and analytical ability.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work within a team.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Desirable

- Experience working in the construction or civil engineering sector.
- Knowledge of commercial processes within construction projects.
- Familiarity with contract forms such as NEC or JCT.
- Experience supporting Quantity Surveyors or project commercial teams.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English (essential).
• A-levels.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying (desirable).

This role offers the opportunity to develop a career and offers progression into roles such as Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor.

Salary / Benefits

Renumerations of between £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year plus package including;

- Long term career development opportunities.
- 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 4% employer pension contribution; 
- Life assurance cover.

Must have full right to work in the UK (cannot offer sponsorship)

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