Overview
Equans is looking for a Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Long Bennington or Nottingham. This full‑time role offers a competitive salary and a benefits package.
We seek a candidate who has recently completed a construction‑related degree or is willing to work towards one. You will work on site alongside our operational team, gaining first‑hand experience of our business. The programme includes one day of study per week and requires a full clean UK driving licence, or you must be actively working toward one.
Responsibilities
- Assist the QS with commercial administration across multiple live and pre‑construction projects.
- Gather and prepare subcontract procurement information and documentation.
- Support subcontractor selection, procurement scheduling, and contract issuance.
- Manage monthly applications, subcontractor accounts, and ensure compliance with legal obligations.
- Review subcontractor accounts and assist with payment applications and final accounts to prevent delays.
- Monitor costs, report on budgets, and support cost control measures.
- Track project progress, submit valuations, and oversee retention releases and payments.
- Assist with take‑offs, BOQs, scope of work schedules, and cost estimates.
- Measure work levels monthly to support payment applications.
- Help procure materials and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
- Provide estimating teams with accurate information for tendering.
- Support finance, accounts, and estimating teams in maintaining budget accuracy.
- Perform general administrative duties as needed.
- Ensure workplace safety for yourself and others.
- Maintain professional communication with stakeholders.
- Be flexible to travel between sites and head offices.
- Undertake any other reasonable management requests.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including Mathematics and English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general IT competence.
- Excellent numeracy and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to balance work and study commitments effectively.
- Enrolment in or willingness to undertake a 5‑year university apprenticeship degree programme.
- Experience in a surveying role and knowledge of the construction industry, including health and safety practices.
- Construction‑based BTEC or NVQ, achieved or in progress.
- HND/HNC Level in a relevant construction‑related course, achieved or in progress.
Benefits
- 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays).
- Life cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary.
- Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
- Gym membership discounts.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Holiday purchase scheme.
- 2 corporate social responsibility days per year.
- Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes.
- Attractive employee referral rewards scheme.
- Access to employee networks including WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+, working parents, YPN, and a disability network.
- 24/7 employee assistance programme and access to a mental wellbeing app.
Who are we?
Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees in over 50 countries and an annual turnover of more than 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland we provide technical, FM, regeneration and energy services, with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district and embedded energy, and decentralised renewables.
Legal and Right to Work
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.
