Trainee Quantity Surveyor

  • Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited
  • Feb 15, 2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Trainee Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Assistant - Havering
Salary: £30,000 per annum

Hill McGylnn Recruitment is working on behalf of a trusted construction client to recruit a Trainee Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Assistant for their team based in Havering.

This role is ideal for someone already working within the construction industry who is looking to develop their commercial career. A degree qualification is not required practical experience and the right attitude are far more important.

The Role
You will work closely with the current Quantity Surveyor, providing hands-on commercial support across live projects, primarily within kitchen and bathroom works.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Supporting the Quantity Surveyor with day-to-day commercial duties
  • Assisting with the variation process
  • Preparing and maintaining supporting documentation
  • Helping manage commercial records and project files
  • Assisting with kitchen and bathroom repair, replacement, and construction works
  • Supporting applications and commercial reporting
  • Working with schedules of rates (NHF Rates or similar)
  • General commercial administration and project support
About You
Our client is looking for someone who has:
  • Minimum 2 years' experience within the construction industry (essential)
  • Experience supporting a QS or commercial team (highly beneficial)
  • Knowledge of kitchen and bathroom projects (advantageous)
  • Familiarity with schedules of rates / NHF Rates
  • Strong organisational and administrative skills
  • Good IT skills and confidence working with documentation systems
  • A proactive mindset and willingness to learn
This is a great opportunity for a Commercial Assistant or Trainee QS ready to take the next step and build a long-term career in Quantity Surveying.