Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Trainee Quantity Surveyor – Special Projects (UK&I)

Location: Hillington, Glasgow
Salary: £28,000 per annum, DOE + Excellent Benefits!
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays, Competitive pension scheme and company sick pay and Career Growth: Genuine pathways for professional progression within a rapidly growing, national group!

Help Deliver the UK's Energy Transition

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Trainee Quantity Surveyor to be part of the growing Special Projects team, which will allow you to earn while you learn.

This role is an excellent opportunity to build a future-proof career in the fast-growing energy and infrastructure sector. Starting this September, we will fully support and sponsor your Degree Qualification.

You will attend Glasgow Caledonian University on a part time basis (1 day per week during term) to achieve your BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying degree.

For the rest of the week, you will gain hands-on, experience working alongside experienced commercial leaders on live, multi-million-pound energy transition projects (including MV/HV, BESS & Substations).

The Role and what you will be doing:

• Subcontract Management: Learn to assemble subcontract enquiry packages, issue tender documentation, and assist with processing monthly subcontractor payments.
• Cost Control & Measurement: Work alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors to track material/plant costs, record site progress, and measure project variations under standard NEC forms of contract.
• Site Operations: Participate in site visits to conduct physical measurements, shadow progress reviews, and support client payment applications.
• Commercial Reporting: Assist in updating Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) spreadsheets, maintaining accurate cost databases, and filing contractual correspondence.
• EPC Project Lifecycle: Collaborate across procurement, estimating, and site delivery teams to build a complete end-to-end understanding of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects.
• Tendering & Risk Support: Assist with pre-contract costings, prepare documentation and Bills of Quantities for major tenders, and help formulate commercial risk responses during early-stage contract reviews.
• Compliance: Ensure all activities strictly adhere to internal procedures, commercial guidelines, and health and safety protocols.

About You

• Academic Aptitude: Satisfy entry requirements for Glasgow Caledonian University’s BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying program starting in September.
• Numerical & PC Skills: Good foundation in mathematics, logical thinking, and basic proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel).
• Communication & Attitude: Confident communicator, strong work ethic, keen attention to detail, and eager to learn the commercial trade
• Willing to travel periodically to UK/Ireland sites alongside the team. Full UK Driving Licence (Desirable)

Essential Requirements

• Entry Requirements for GCU: Scottish Highers BBCC or equivalent

Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to join a business with ambitious growth plans, a strong project pipeline and the backing of one of Europe's leading energy  and infrastructure groups.

If you're ready to take ownership of high-value projects and help shape the future of IQA Elecnor's commercial team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and play a key role in powering the UK's energy future.