Trainee Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

Launch Your Career with One of Scotland's Leading Interior Fit-Out Specialists

An established and highly respected interior fit-out contractor is looking to appoint a Trainee Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team based in Glasgow.

With over 60 years of experience delivering high-quality office fit-out and refurbishment projects across Scotland, this is an excellent opportunity to begin your career with a business renowned for its professionalism, technical expertise and long-standing client relationships.

Working alongside experienced Estimators and Quantity Surveyors, you'll receive hands-on training and support while gaining exposure to every stage of the commercial process.

Whether you're a recent graduate, completing an HNC/HND, or already working in a junior commercial role, this position offers genuine long-term career development within a growing and successful business.

About our Client For more than six decades, this specialist contractor has been delivering innovative workplace solutions across a diverse range of sectors, including: Commercial Offices Education Healthcare Public Sector Workplace Refurbishment Interior Fit-Out From small office refurbishments to complete workplace transformations, the business has built an excellent reputation for delivering projects safely, on time and to the highest standards.

Trainee Estimator / Quantity Surveyor Job Description Reporting into the Commercial Team, you'll assist with both estimating and quantity surveying duties across a variety of interior fit-out and refurbishment projects.

This is a varied role where you'll develop your commercial knowledge while supporting the preparation of tenders, cost plans and project reporting.

Responsibilities will include: Assisting with the preparation of cost estimates and quotations.

Measuring quantities from drawings and specifications.

Obtaining quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.

Assisting with Bills of Quantities and tender documentation.

Supporting cost planning and commercial reporting.

Tracking project costs, variations and commercial performance.

Reviewing technical drawings and project documentation.

Updating cost databases and commercial records.

Assisting with value engineering exercises.

Supporting senior Estimators and Quantity Surveyors throughout the project lifecycle.

Visiting project sites as required.

Trainee Estimator / Quantity Surveyor Candidate Criteria This opportunity would suit someone looking to begin or develop a career within estimating or quantity surveying.

You may already be working as a: Trainee Estimator Assistant Estimator Trainee Quantity Surveyor Assistant Quantity Surveyor Commercial Assistant You'll ideally have: Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Excellent attention to detail.

Good communication and organisational skills.

Competency using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

An interest in commercial interiors, construction or fit-out projects.

The ability to interpret technical drawings (or a willingness to learn).

An HNC, HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline (completed or currently studying) would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

Excellent training and mentoring from experienced commercial professionals.

Genuine long-term career progression.

Exposure to both estimating and quantity surveying.

Opportunity to work on exciting commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects.

Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Stable, well-established business with an excellent industry reputation.

If you're looking to build a long-term career within the construction industry and want to learn from an experienced commercial team, we'd love to hear from you.

Please click Apply, or contact Alex Haynes at One Way Resourcing on 07442 070998 for a confidential discussion.

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