Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Carmac (Building & Civil Engineering) Ltd are celebrating 40 years in business. We carry out groundworks and civil engineering projects predominantly in the residential house building market for various clients across the East Midlands and Northern Home Counties. Our people are our greatest asset, we have a workforce of over 200 and many have been with us for a significant period of time and are the key to us continually producing quality work and gaining repeat business from our valued clients.

Our company operates with four key principles in mind:

• Honest and open with our clients
• Our clients needs are our priority
• Deliver quality that we can be proud of
• Repeat business is the measure of our success

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Trainee Estimator/Quantity Surveyor to join our busy commercial team. Primarily office based (at our offices in Finedon, Northants) the ideal candidate will live within a reasonable commute to this location.

This is a mixed estimating and surveying role, and your tasks will include:

• Printing and distribution of drawings
• Procurement of materials and labour
• Checking sub-contractors measures
• Site visits to assess progress of works
• Marking up drawings to record progress of works
• Pricing and tendering

Previous knowledge of estimating or quantity surveying is not required as this is a trainee role in which you will be learning on the job. A good work ethic, computer literacy, a willingness to learn and proficient financial management and numeracy skills are however vital for the role.

Full training in all aspects of the role and construction health and safety will be provided.

The competitive remuneration package will include an annual salary of around £25,000, a company vehicle (or car allowance), and employer contributory pension scheme.

Hours are 7.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday

Closing date for applications - 31st July 2024. No agencies thank you.