The Opportunity
Job Title: Trainee Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location: Haringey, North London
Salary: £25,000–£32,000 per annum plus car allowance
Working Pattern: Full-time
Start Date: Immediate
We are recruiting a Trainee or Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join an established and growing property services business delivering social housing refurbishment, planned maintenance, retrofit and decarbonisation projects across London and the South East.
This is an opportunity to develop your commercial skills while working alongside an experienced team on projects involving energy efficiency improvements, external and internal wall insulation, heating upgrades, roofing and wider property refurbishment.
Whether you are a recent graduate, currently studying towards a relevant qualification or have some experience in quantity surveying or construction, you will receive training, mentoring and exposure to a range of commercial activities.
About the Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA)
The Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA) supports people into employment across the green economy, sustainable construction and the built environment. Through funded recruitment support, we connect candidates with opportunities to develop their skills and build careers that contribute to a more sustainable future.
Important to Know
Location: You must live in Haringey or as close as possible. Candidates living in Haringey will be prioritised.
Driving licence: A full UK driving licence is essential.
Qualifications: You should be working towards or have completed a Degree, HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline. Candidates with relevant quantity surveying, commercial or construction experience may also be considered.
Further education: Candidates who have not completed a relevant Quantity Surveying or Accounting degree must be willing to attend college as part of their development. Day release may be required for up to one day per week.
Availability: This is an urgent vacancy, with an immediate start preferred.
Salary: £25,000–£32,000 per annum, plus a car allowance.
Career development: Structured training, mentoring and opportunities for professional development are available.
Key Responsibilities
Working alongside the commercial team, your responsibilities will include:
Assisting with subcontractor procurement and contract administration.
Supporting valuations, variations and final accounts.
Monitoring project costs and commercial performance.
Assisting with cost reporting and forecasting.
Supporting the management of subcontractor accounts.
Helping prepare client applications and payment notices.
Working with operational teams to monitor project progress.
Assisting with estimating and pricing activities where required.
Developing an understanding of Schedules of Rates and framework contracts.
Building commercial knowledge across refurbishment, planned maintenance and retrofit projects.
About You
To be considered for this opportunity, you should have:
A Degree, HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline, either completed or in progress, or relevant experience in quantity surveying, commercial management or construction.
Strong numerical and analytical skills.
Good communication and organisational abilities.
A motivated approach to learning and professional development.
A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel to other sites when required.
The ability to commute to Haringey.
You should be keen to build a long-term career in quantity surveying and develop your commercial expertise within the construction and property services sector.
Salary of £25,000–£32,000 per annum.
Car allowance.
Performance-related bonus.
Structured training and mentoring.
Exposure to social housing refurbishment, planned maintenance, retrofit and decarbonisation projects.
Support towards further professional development.
Long-term career progression within an established and growing business.
Net Zero Careers Accelerator
