Trainee Quantity Surveyor

About Amentum

At Amentum, we're engineering the future by solving problems in science, security, and sustainability. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration. We believe success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises.

People are our greatest asset. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

About the Role

This structured development role combines hands-on Quantity Surveying and commercial experience with academic and professional training. You'll gain exposure to cost management, procurement, contract administration, change management, commercial reporting and construction contracts while working alongside experienced professionals.

If you do not already hold a Quantity Surveying degree, you'll be supported to complete one alongside the role. As your skills, knowledge and experience grow, you'll take on greater responsibility, with a clear pathway towards becoming a Quantity Surveyor and achieving professional accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial and quantity surveying activities across live projects
• Assist with cost management, forecasting, payments and contract administration
• Help manage contract changes, Early Warnings and Compensation Events
• Support procurement, tendering and bid activities
• Maintain commercial records, reports and project documentation
• Develop knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and commercial processes
• Work alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers while building your professional expertise

Requirements

• Strong interest in Quantity Surveying, commercial management or construction
• Good numerical, analytical and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• A proactive approach to learning and professional development
• Willingness to study towards (or continue) a Quantity Surveying degree alongside the role
• Flexibility to travel to project locations as required
• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and seek guidance when required

Benefits

UK employees receive:

• Free single medical cover and digital GP service
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes
• Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships
• Flexible working options including hybrid, part-time and flexible hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We aim to embed inclusion in everything we do. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.

We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact the team.