Trainee Quantity Surveyor
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Position Overview & Specifications
Role: Trainee Quantity Surveyor
Based: Preston, Lancashire
Walter Carefoot & Sons (Construction) Ltd is a successful Construction Company who continually strive to be at the forefront of their Industry. We are a regional contractor with many years’ experience of working on projects from £750,000.00 through £10M projects.
We operate under a number of Framework Agreements carrying out Partnered Projects for the Public and Private Sector, principally focusing on the Education, NHS, Commercial & Leisure Sectors of the Industry.
We are currently looking for the next generation of Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial Team.
Responsibilities:
•Initially working alongside the estimating department
•Effective commercial control of all subcontract packages, including provision of timely and accurate documentation.
•Administration of subcontractor accounts.
•Ensuring procurement of subcontractors and suppliers are undertaken in a timely and cost effective manner.
•Ensuring that payments and notices are issued in accordance with the subcontract & construction act in particular.
•Ensure that all commercial risks during the project are identified and reported to the Commercial Manager.
•Attending project meetings (Design, Pre-order, Internal reporting, Contract progress) and ensure that information and cost advice is provided monthly in an accurate and proficient manner.
Experience and Qualifications:
•A levels, or HND /HNC would be advantageous.
•Driving licence.•
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: £13,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Preston, Lancashire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Quantity Surveyor roles across Walter Carefoot & Sons (Transport) Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13,000 - £13,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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