At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the commercial team in managing construction projects and assist with project reporting.
- Company: Join the Mick George Group, a leader in the construction industry.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme, gym discounts, and full training.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on safety and professional development.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in quantity surveying with hands-on experience and growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Degree or NVQ in Quantity Surveying and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Here at the Mick George Group we are currently recruiting a Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join the Contracting team.
Location: Huntingdon/ Site Based
Working Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am – 5pm
Pay: Dependent on experience at the managers discretion
Benefits:
- NEST Pension operated via salary sacrifice
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Multi-Discount platform
- Full internal training provided
- Excellent opportunities to progress your career across different areas of the Company
- Company issued PPE
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym discount
- Recognition scheme
- Long-service rewards
- Partnership with Inform Mortgages (Including complimentary will-writing support, free mortgage advice & other financial services)
About the Role:
As a Trainee Quantity Surveyor at Mick George, you will support the commercial team in managing construction projects from start to finish. You will assist with project reporting, procurement, subcontractor accounts, and data analysis while learning from experienced Quantity Surveyors. The role also involves helping to identify and manage project risks, ensuring company procedures are followed, and supporting strong relationships with clients and suppliers. Throughout your work, you will contribute to the successful delivery of projects while promoting a safe working environment.
Main Responsibilities:
- Shadow day-to-day commercial control of projects
- Provide administrative support in administering the contract throughout the life of the project, monitoring compliance
- Shadow and assist management of subcontractor accounts, including change control, re-measure adjustments, and ensuring timely payments
- Assist in the procurement process in line with project requirements
- Shadow team in compiling valuations to clients and actively seek requests for payments
- Assist in compiling payment certificates in line with contractual requirements
- Assist in reporting cost and value in line with the financial timetable
- Raise risks, opportunities, and concerns with management at the earliest opportunity to enable collaborative discussions
- Compile data and records required to assist QS team
- Provide processing support using relevant software for commercial team
- To maintain client relationships
- To be aware of the health and safety responsibilities on site and raise items of concerns with site management or senior management
- Always conduct themselves in a professional manner as an ambassador of Mick George Group
Skills & Competencies Required:
- Essential Degree or NVQ in Quantity Surveying
- CSCS Card
- Excellent communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to be methodical and flexible in approach to tasks
- A pro-active team member
- Basic computer literacy (use of emails, etc.)
Trainee Quantity Surveyor in Huntingdon employer: The Mick George Group
At Mick George Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters growth and development. Located in Huntingdon, our head office provides a supportive environment with comprehensive training, career progression opportunities, and a range of benefits including a company car, gym discounts, and a robust employee assistance programme. Join us to be part of a thriving team that values your contributions and is committed to excellence in the construction industry.
