Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Knights Construction is a leading construction company specialising in Agriculture, Building, Civil Engineering and Flooring.

The strength of our organisation lies in the quality of the people we work with. We’re proud to employ talented, driven individuals within the construction sector, and due to an ever-increasing workload, we are now looking to strengthen our commercial team.

With a strong order book and many new and exciting projects in the pipeline, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking and progressive company.

We’re looking for a Trainee Quantity Surveyor, preferably with some previous construction industry experience and GCSE qualifications that would allow progression to college or university.

Duties & Responsibilities

• General administration within the commercial department
• Subcontractor management
• Basic Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs)
• Cash flow forecasting
• Measuring and quantity take-offs
• Valuations and invoicing
• Material and trade procurement
• Working closely with project teams
• Assisting with the commercial management of a wide variety of construction projects

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Some previous work experience is preferable, ideally within the construction industry
• GCSE qualifications that would allow progression to college or university
• BTEC in Construction or HNC would be beneficial but is not essential
• Strong IT skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel) and other data systems (internal training will also be provided)
• Well-organised with the ability to manage time effectively
• Driven and professional, with a positive attitude towards work
• Ability to work proactively and engage effectively with other members of the team

Job Title: Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Wrexham Head Office / Site

Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 16:30 & Friday 08:00 – 16:00 (with a 30-minute lunch break each day)

Salary: National Minimum Wage initially, with the opportunity to study towards a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying. College and university tuition fees will be funded by the company.

Additional Benefits:

• 21 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 25 days' annual leave with service)
• Private Medical Insurance (after 2 years' service)
• Workplace pension with automatic enrolment
• Opportunities for career development and progression within the company
• Employee Referral Programme

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance

Work Location: In person