Overview

Job Reference: RD1398125RoyTAQS

Location: Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom

Type of Contract: Permanent

Salary: £24000.00 to £28000.00 per year Subject to experience plus benefits and bonus

We are seeking an ambitious Trainee Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team. This role combines structured professional training with hands-on commercial experience, providing an excellent foundation for a career in housebuilding and construction. The successful candidate will gain exposure to all aspects of the commercial function while benefiting from on-the-job training and supported study.

Commercial Support

  • Assist Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors in managing the commercial aspects of housing developments.
  • Help prepare budgets, cost plans, and tender documents.
  • Support the measurement and valuation of works carried out on site.

Procurement

  • Assist with issuing enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Help gather, compare, and analyse subcontractor quotations.
  • Support the preparation of subcontractor orders under supervision.

Cost Management

  • Maintain accurate records of site progress and variations.
  • Assist in preparing monthly cost/value reconciliations (CVRs).
  • Support the monitoring of project costs against budget.

Subcontractor & Supplier Liaison

  • Support in managing subcontractor accounts and payments.
  • Assist with subcontractor valuations, variations, and final accounts.
  • Liaise with suppliers to confirm orders and deliveries.

Reporting & Administration

  • Keep commercial files and systems up to date (e.g., COINS or equivalent ERP).
  • Assist in preparing monthly reports for review by QS/SQS/Commercial Manager.
  • Support compliance with company procedures and governance.

Training & Development

  • Participate in on-the-job training and external development courses.
  • Work towards a higher-level apprenticeship and professional qualifications.
  • Benefit from mentoring by experienced professionals.

Key Skills and Experience

Essential:

  • Minimum of 5 GCSEs Grade A*-C (9-4) including Maths and English.
  • A full UK driving license.
  • Strong IT skills, including proficiency in MS Excel and Word.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and build strong working relationships.
  • Proactive, organised, and able to manage time effectively.
  • Problem-solving mindset with the ability to overcome challenges.
  • Enthusiastic, ambitious, and eager to learn.

Desirable:

  • Early career experience in construction or housebuilding.
  • Knowledge of JCT forms of contract.
  • Relevant industry qualifications progress towards them.

Before you apply -
Register now and turn on alerts for jobs like this!

  • To apply for this position, receive job notifications and manage your applications, click "Register with Diversity Jobs Group".
  • To apply for this position without registering, click "Apply with Customer".

By registering you agree to our terms and conditions.

Apply with Customer

IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.