Trainee/Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Role Purpose

As a Trainee Quantity Surveyor, you will support our Commercial and Delivery Teams while developing the skills and knowledge needed to progress toward becoming a fully qualified Quantity Surveyor. This role is ideal for someone currently studying or looking to begin a degree in Quantity Surveying. You will gain hands‑on experience working with a variety of contract types, including NEC4, and will be supported through structured training and mentoring.

The Role

This role will be based at our HQ in Midsomer Norton. You will be expected to travel to Client sites, offices and study locations as required.

Contracted to 40hrs per week Monday to Friday.

• Assist in reviewing and understanding client contracts, learning how to identify key commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support the preparation of monthly commercial reports, ensuring information is accurate and submitted on time.
• Help manage project invoicing by gathering progress information and learning how to prepare applications for payment.
• Contribute to the change control process by helping track variations and understanding how they are valued and agreed.
• Work with Delivery Teams to monitor project costs, budgets, and forecasts, developing your ability to analyse financial performance.
• Assist with setting up client contracts and subcontract agreements to ensure commercial information is captured correctly.
• Support procurement activities, including tender reviews, subcontractor comparisons, and negotiation preparation.
• Learn how to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company procedures, and relevant legislation.
• Contribute ideas to improve commercial processes, reporting tools, and ways of working.
• Understand how health, safety, and sustainability considerations influence commercial decisions.

At Bridges we are more than Engineers.

As a Tteam we shape and support engineering and construction for our Clients who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. We have a large diverse team of talented Safe & Happy People, combining their strengths and ambition to bring innovation and evolution which ensures Sustainability for all stakeholders.

Across our key sectors – Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates, and supported through our regional office network supported by our manufacturing hub located in the heart of Somerset which forms part of our 60,000ft head office complex – we deliver diverse and interesting projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure.

Our projects range in value from £5k to £15m, taking the role of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer on various schemes, plus supporting our valued Tier 1 contractor Clients in a subcontractor and off-site manufacturing capacity.

Skills and Experience:

This role is ideal for someone currently studying or looking to begin a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

Required

• Confidence using Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good communication and willingness to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• A proactive attitude, eagerness to learn, and ability to manage deadlines
• Full UK driving license & own transport.
• Currently Studying for, or willingness to start Studying for a Quantity Surveying or related degree

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BRIDGES

RoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges - is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and well-being.

We are currently holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, which reinforces our commitment to supporting the armed forces community.

We are a family-run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and we are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop, and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers.

Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package:

• Competitive salaries
• Health cash plan with Healthshield
• Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5% company contribution
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Bike 2 Work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
• Employee recognition schemes
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

When you join us, you’ll be part of our exciting journey.

Wherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, we’ll make sure you are supported and invested in. We believe in ‘team bridges’ and leadership at all levels with our guiding principles: Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business.

Come and be part of our team!

Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace