Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Tilia Homes are an ambitious, customer focused housebuilder that put people and the planet at the heart of everything we do. We're dedicated to delivering the best possible standards in design, build quality, and service for our customers.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join our talented team. This Apprenticeship is for 24 months working toward a qualification in Quantity surveying and a fantastic way to begin a career in a sought after role.

This post is based from our Bedford office.

Our benefits package includes:

• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• 26 days holiday with additional bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Retail discount portal
• Employee Assistance Programme

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Quantity Surveyor to join our friendly and dynamic Commercial team based in our Eastern Region office in Bedford. This is a fantastic chance to begin or develop your career in construction, gaining hands-on experience across multiple commercial functions within a supportive environment.

About the Role

As a Trainee Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in supporting the Commercial team in delivering high-quality and cost-effective housing developments. You will be involved in a wide range of tasks that will give you exposure to the full commercial lifecycle of a project.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the preparation and distribution of tender packs to subcontractors and suppliers
• Chasing and collating subcontractor quotations
• Supporting general commercial administration tasks
• Maintaining and updating procurement trackers
• Assisting in the preparation of commercial reports for Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs)
• Supporting the team with document control and filing systems
• Liaising with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure smooth commercial operations

Departmental Rotation

To provide a well-rounded understanding of the commercial function, this role will also include structured rotations in the Buying Department and Estimating Department. During these rotations, you will:

• Gain insight into procurement strategies and supplier negotiations
• Assist in material scheduling and order placement
• Support the estimating team in preparing cost plans and feasibility studies
• Learn how early-stage cost assessments influence project viability and design decisions

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is eager to learn and grow within the construction industry. Ideal candidates will have:

• A keen interest in Quantity Surveying and commercial management
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A proactive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications
• A desire to work collaboratively within a team environment

What We Offer

• A structured training and development plan
• Exposure to multiple commercial disciplines
• Supportive team culture and mentoring
• Opportunities for career progression within the business
• Competitive salary and benefits package

We're looking for the following in applications:

• A minimum of 4 GCSE's at grade 4 or above and a qualification at A-level or equivalent
• Interest in a construction career
• Good with numbers and attention to detail
• A driven attitude with the desire to succeed
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Bringing together two trusted housebuilding brands, Tilia Homes and Hopkins Homes, untypical aims to make a positive difference to the UK housebuilding market and help to provide greater access to homes which are affordable for buyers.

Guided by an innovative approach and a commitment to excellence, untypical focuses on creating sustainable, inclusive communities, delivering homes across the UK that people want to live in and are good for the planet.

Our people are at the heart of what we do and in order for us to succeed in becoming the UK's most customer-centric housebuilder, we are looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team.