Trainee Quantity Surveyor
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Position Overview & Specifications
Aptus is a fantastic company to work for, with a great friendly, supportive and respectful atmosphere, itβs one of the few places Iβve worked where you genuinely feel appreciated for doing a good jobβ
βThe role is interesting and challenging and involves liaising with all different parts of the business, from design to operations to external developers, I find the job extremely varied and provides different challenges every dayβ John - Commercial Team (Trainee QS)
What you will be doing:
- You will support the commercial team by producing cost and value reconciliations, manage commercial performance of schemes and work with our sub-contractors approving weekly payments as well as preparing client valuations.
- If you enjoy getting involved in various commercial activities whilst learning on the job β this could be the career for you
What we ask from you:
- Strong written and spoken communication skills
- Good knowledge of working in a commercial or financial environment
- Excellent customer service skills
- The confidence to ask questions
- A team player who is always willing to help and engage at all levels
- Enjoy being part of a growing team and thrive on success
What we can offer in return:
- The opportunity to develop your career
- Mentoring and ongoing guidance to settle you into your role
- A relaxed culture where you can plan your own day and enjoy coming to work, provide us with feedback so we can continuously improve
- Benefits include cashback plans including eye-care, dental, prescriptions along with gym, fitness and retail discounts, to name just a few..
This role is based at Bolton, Full Time & Permanent
Whatβs next?
If you are shortlisted for this role, you will be contacted by a member of our People Team or the Hiring Manager, who will usually arrange a short telephone interview before arranging a face-to-face interview
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Energy & Utilities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Quantity Surveyor roles across Aptus Utilities's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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