Trainee / Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Essex
I am currently recruiting for an Trainee / Assistant Quantity Surveyor for a main contractor based in Essex to join the existing team and work on a various projects within Commercial, Hotels & Residential sectors.
Key duties will be - assisting the commercial team on all surveying duties such as helping to put together trade packages together, assisting with tender returns, helping to put together CVR's, weekly forecasting. You will be working alongside a Senior Quantity Surveyor and will be able to work from the office & site.
My client are looking to pay a competitive basic salary plus a benefits package plus travel and pension with the position looking to start ASAP but the client is happy to wait if the candidate has a notice period. If you are interested in hearing more on this role, please let me know the best number to contact you.
The suitable candidate must have at least 18-24 months surveying experience.
If you are interested you can share your updated CV on [email protected] or apply for the position.
RG Setsquare is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Brentwood
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Trainee / Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Essex
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