Trainee Quantity Surveyor
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Position Overview & Specifications
Trainee Quantity Surveyor
Torpoint Limited
Building strong links within Local Authorities, Housing Associations and the Education sectors, Torpoint Limited delivers new build, renovation and refurbishment related projects that range in value from £500k to £10M.
Successful in operating to partnering, traditional and negotiated single or multi-phased contracts, Torpoint Limited continues to evolve a proactive and solution orientated approach that supports our clients, users and the local community.
Our substantial level of repeat business coupled with our client references are the best testament to our consistently high standards of workmanship and our reputation for delivering quality projects on time and on budget.
Torpoint Ltd are looking for a Trainee Quantity Surveyor to fulfil the long term role and thrive at the company through establishing their career in the industry with us.
Being a Trainee will consist of working closely with the team of Quantity Surveyors in order to support them in their, in turn this will allow the candidate to pick up on the critical skills needed to be a skilled Quantity Surveyor.
As a Trainee Quantity Surveyor you will undertake a Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying and develop into the role of a Quantity Surveyor who is responsible for negotiating and concluding a contract for the supply of work, goods, materials and services. During the development period the Trainee Quantity Surveyor will assist the current surveying team and carry out the following duties:
· Breakdown tender documentation for the distribution between our supply chain at the tender stage of projects to secure new developments.
· Assist with the procurement of Sub-Contractors.
· Assist with the preparation of Sub-Contract/ Supplier Orders.
· Contribute to the preparation of Monthly Valuations.
· Assist with Payment of Sub-Contractors and Cash Flow Forecasting.
· Support the Quantity Surveyor with the preparation of Costs and Budgets.
· Review and undertake site measurements.
· Liaise with all members of the Site team, e.g. Contracts Manager and Site Managers
Must have Skills:
· Disciplined
· Always Punctual
· Proficient in IT
· 5 GCSE’s ranging from 4-9 (Must include maths & English)
Nice to have skills:
· Team work
· Social skills
Cultural traits:
· Good initiative
· Willingness to Learn
· The ability to work autonomously
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Salary: £10,000.00-£15,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Trainee QS
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 Torpoint'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 £10,000 - £15,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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