Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Degree Quantity Surveyor – Main Contractor

Bristol | 4 Days with Contractor / 1 Day University | University Fees Paid | Structured Salary Progression

O'Neill & Brennan are working with an established and growing Main Contractor in Bristol who are looking to appoint a Degree Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team and established development programme.

This is an excellent opportunity for somebody who is already studying towards a Quantity Surveying or relevant construction-related degree and wants to combine their university studies with meaningful, hands-on commercial experience within a Main Contracting environment.

Please note: this opportunity is specifically for candidates already enrolled at university and progressing through their degree. It is not aimed at applicants looking to start a degree course.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will typically spend four days per week working within the business , gaining practical experience alongside an established commercial team, with the fifth day dedicated to their university studies .

The contractor has invested heavily in its development programme, providing a structured route for individuals to develop academically and professionally while gaining exposure to live construction projects.

As part of the programme:

• University tuition fees will be paid by the employer
• You will receive a salary alongside your studies
• Salary is banded with increases as you progress through each year of your degree
• You will receive structured training, mentoring and commercial development
• You will gain genuine Main Contractor experience across the commercial lifecycle of projects
• There is a clear pathway towards becoming a fully qualified Quantity Surveyor within the business

Due to continued growth and the success of their existing development programme, the business is now in a position to bring somebody into the team at an earlier stage of their degree progression .

Who We're Looking For

We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who:

• Are currently enrolled on a Quantity Surveying or relevant construction degree
• Are based in Bristol or within a realistic commuting distance
• Want to build a long-term career within Main Contracting
• Have a genuine interest in the commercial side of construction
• Are ambitious, personable and keen to develop within a structured environment

We would also be very interested in candidates who are already undertaking a similar degree-supported programme with a subcontractor, specialist contractor or other construction business , but who would like the opportunity to transition into a Main Contractor environment and gain broader project and commercial exposure.

Previous Main Contractor experience is therefore not essential .

Why Apply?

This is more than simply a part-time role alongside university. It provides the opportunity to complete your degree without personally funding your university fees , earn a salary that increases as you progress academically, and graduate with several years of meaningful Main Contractor experience already behind you.

For the right individual, it offers a structured route from university through to becoming an established Quantity Surveyor within a successful contracting business.

Location: Bristol
Position: Degree / Trainee Quantity Surveyor
Working Pattern: 4 days with the contractor + 1 university study day
Salary: Banded salary with annual increases linked to degree progression
University Fees: Fully funded as part of the development programme

For further information or a confidential conversation regarding the opportunity, please apply or get in touch with O'Neill & Brennan .

ONeill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation

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