Trainee/Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Lonsite Limited

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.
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