Trainee Quantity Surveyor - Residential

Trainee Quantity Surveyor – Residential
Location: West Midlands (office-based, with site visits across Birmingham and the Midlands)
Type: Permanent, full-time
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 plus package

The company
Our client is a well-regarded, boutique building company specialising in high-end residential projects across Birmingham and the Midlands. Their work includes bespoke luxury new-build homes, high-end extensions, major renovations and small private developments, often in partnership with architects and designers. They’re known for exceptional quality and craftsmanship, a personal service and a commitment to sustainable building practices.

The role
This is a great opportunity for someone at the start of their career to train as a Quantity Surveyor in a close-knit, growing business. Working alongside the directors and project team, you’ll learn the commercial side of high-end residential construction from pricing through to final account, with support towards a recognised qualification.

What you’ll be learning and doing

* Measuring and taking off quantities from drawings and specifications

* Helping prepare quotations and estimates for new enquiries

* Getting quotes from subcontractors and suppliers, and placing orders

* Tracking project costs and budgets against estimates

* Helping prepare valuations and client payment applications

* Recording and pricing variations, which are common on bespoke projects

* Visiting sites to measure work and liaise with site teams

* Keeping commercial records accurate and up to date

What we’re looking for

* A genuine interest in construction and a career in quantity surveying

* Studying, or keen to study, Quantity Surveying or a related subject (degree, HNC/HND or apprenticeship)

* Good with numbers and confident using Excel

* Organised, with strong attention to detail

* Professional and personable, as you may deal with private clients and architects

* An eye for quality and pride in your work

* Any construction, trade or admin experience is a bonus, but not essential

* Full UK driving licence (preferred)

What’s on offer

* £28000 - £35000 plus package

* Hands-on training and close mentoring in a small team, so you’ll see every part of the job

* Varied, high-quality projects you’ll be proud to have worked on

* Real progression as the business grows
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed