At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to manage exciting energy projects while earning your degree.
- Company: Dynamic energy and infrastructure group with ambitious growth plans.
- Benefits: £28,000 salary, 25 days leave, pension scheme, and career progression.
- Other info: Hands-on experience with industry leaders and support for your degree.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in a booming sector and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Scottish Highers BBCC or equivalent; strong maths and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 28000 £ per year.
Location: Hillington, Glasgow
Salary: £28,000 per annum, DOE + Excellent Benefits!
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays, Competitive pension scheme and company sick pay
Career Growth: Genuine pathways for professional progression within a rapidly growing, national group!
Help Deliver the UK's Energy Transition
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Trainee Quantity Surveyor to be part of the growing Special Projects team, which will allow you to earn while you learn. This role is an excellent opportunity to build a future-proof career in the fast-growing energy and infrastructure sector. Starting this September, we will fully support and sponsor your Degree Qualification. You will attend Glasgow Caledonian University on a part-time basis (1 day per week during term) to achieve your BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying degree. For the rest of the week, you will gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced commercial leaders on live, multi-million-pound energy transition projects (including MV/HV, BESS & Substations).
The Role and what you will be doing:
- Subcontract Management: Learn to assemble subcontract enquiry packages, issue tender documentation, and assist with processing monthly subcontractor payments.
- Cost Control & Measurement: Work alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors to track material/plant costs, record site progress, and measure project variations under standard NEC forms of contract.
- Site Operations: Participate in site visits to conduct physical measurements, shadow progress reviews, and support client payment applications.
- Commercial Reporting: Assist in updating Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) spreadsheets, maintaining accurate cost databases, and filing contractual correspondence.
- EPC Project Lifecycle: Collaborate across procurement, estimating, and site delivery teams to build a complete end-to-end understanding of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects.
- Tendering & Risk Support: Assist with pre-contract costings, prepare documentation and Bills of Quantities for major tenders, and help formulate commercial risk responses during early-stage contract reviews.
- Compliance: Ensure all activities strictly adhere to internal procedures, commercial guidelines, and health and safety protocols.
About You
- Academic Aptitude: Satisfy entry requirements for Glasgow Caledonian University's BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying program starting in September.
- Numerical & PC Skills: Good foundation in mathematics, logical thinking, and basic proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel).
- Communication & Attitude: Confident communicator, strong work ethic, keen attention to detail, and eager to learn the commercial trade.
- Willing to travel periodically to UK/Ireland sites alongside the team.
- Full UK Driving Licence (Desirable)
Essential Requirements
- Entry Requirements for GCU: Scottish Highers BBCC or equivalent
Join Us
This is a unique opportunity to join a business with ambitious growth plans, a strong project pipeline and the backing of one of Europe's leading energy and infrastructure groups. If you're ready to take ownership of high-value projects and help shape the future of IQA Elecnor's commercial team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and play a key role in powering the UK's energy future.
Trainee Quantity Surveyor employer: IQA Elecnor Group
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