Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Spennymoor

Full Time, Permanent

Salary up £27,077.51 to per annum,

42.5 hours per week Monday – Friday

About the Role:

As a  trainee Quantity Surveyor (QS) assists experienced QSs in managing project costs throughout the construction process. They calculate quantities, costs, and timelines for materials, labor, and equipment during the pre-construction phase. During construction, they help manage project budgets, contracts, and payments. Finally, they ensure all financial aspects are accurately documented and settled in the final accounts. This role is vital for maintaining the financial health of construction projects. The typical duration for this apprenticeship is three to four years but this will depend on the previous experience of the apprentice and access to opportunities to gain the full range of competence.

A BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying or equivalent Quantity Surveying Level 6 Diploma that is approved by the industry’s recognised professional bodies and meets the educational requirements for the professional bodies’ full membership or chartered status.

Key Criteria:

• Driving licence
• CSC card
• Maths and English pass grade

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.

Benefits we can offer you.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies

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At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

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