Permanent

Trainee/Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Amida

Kent, Kent, ME14 1XQ

£28000 - £32000 per annum + Plus Package

Posted: 20 October 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 18 November 2026

Ref: RNG 0022

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About the Role

This permanent Trainee/Graduate Quantity Surveyor position with Amida in Kent offers a salary of £28,000 to £32,000 plus package. Working under a time-served Commercial Manager alongside existing commercial staff, the successful candidate supports financial management of construction projects while training or studying toward a formal qualification. Duties include tracking costs, managing budgets and administering contracts from pre-contract stages to final account settlement. The role involves preparing project budgets, cost plans and interim valuations, sending enquiries, evaluating quotes and setting up subcontractor orders. Gathering site records to draft client documentation also forms part of the work. Applicants should demonstrate numerical aptitude, strong organisational skills and clear communication. A permanent contract with structured development is offered.

My client who have a graduate programme within their company for the last 6 years are now looking for their next Graduate/Trainee Quantity Surveyor, to work under the guise of a time served Commercial Manager and work closely with other existing commercial team members.

Duties and responsibilities include:

Support the commercial and financial management of construction projects, while qualified, training or studying toward a formal qualification
Assist the commercial team in tracking costs, managing budgets, and administering contracts from pre-contract stages through to final account settlement
Assist with preparing project budgets, cost plans, and interim valuations
Help send out enquiries, evaluate quotes, and set up subcontractor orders
Facilitate in gathering site records to draft client valuations and applications for payments
Help track project variations, early warning notices, and compensation events under contracts like JCT or NEC
Maintain commercial files, input data into internal financial systems, and assist with monthly margin reports

If you''ve a BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying straight out of University and/or studying with one year left on your degree, then please don''t hesitate to apply.

If you also wish to have a discreet conversation about your next career move, please email on rob.gordon@amida-solutions.com, or call me on 07977 775 667.

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