Company Overview
Prem Group is building a specialist technical services group focused on the building envelope covering access, roofing, cladding, surveys, and remedial works.
We don’t operate like a traditional contractor. We diagnose problems, design solutions, and deliver high-quality work through specialist knowledge and strong commercial control.
Our aim is simple: be the go-to team for solving complex building envelope problems.
About the Role
This is not a traditional Trainee or Assistant QS role where you are stuck doing take-offs or supporting from the sidelines.
As a Trainee / Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will sit between project delivery and commercial management, supporting the financial performance of projects while developing into a fully capable, commercially aware QS.
This role blends:
- Project coordination
- Commercial support
- Cost tracking and financial control
- Applications for payment and valuations
You won’t just be learning, you’ll be contributing to real project profitability and commercial decisions from day one.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting the preparation of applications for payment
- Assisting with valuations, variations, and commercial tracking
- Monitoring project costs vs budgets
- Supporting subcontractor management and payments
- Assisting in forecasting and cash flow tracking
- Maintaining commercial and contractual records
- Liaising with site teams, Project Executives, and Finance
- Supporting project delivery with commercial insight
- Identifying risks, variances, and opportunities
What This Role Really Is
This role sits between:
- Project Executive
- Assistant Quantity Surveyor
- Quantity Surveyor
You are not just supporting; you are developing into someone who understands:
- How projects run
- How projects make money
- How projects stay profitable
About You
We are not looking for someone who just wants a “trainee” title.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has some experience in construction, project coordination, or commercial support
- Has exposure to applications, invoicing, or project costs
- Wants to build a career in commercial / QS roles
- Is highly organised and detail-driven
- Takes ownership of their work
- Is proactive and eager to learn
- Can operate in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment
What You’ll Get
- £28,000 – £40,000 salary (depending on experience)
- Clear pathway into Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager roles
- Hands-on exposure to live commercial projects
- Ongoing training and development
- 28 days holiday plus benefits
Training & Development
You will gain:
- Strong understanding of commercial construction processes
- Hands-on experience with applications, valuations, and cost control
- Financial awareness of project delivery
- A clear pathway into a fully-fledged QS role
Why This Role Works
- You are involved in real commercial decisions early
- You gain a highly valuable, transferable skillset
- You are not limited to admin or theory
- You are part of a commercially driven business
The Reality
This is a performance-driven role:
- You will be expected to learn quickly
- You will be trusted with responsibility
- You will need to be organised and detail-focused
If you want a slow, low-responsibility trainee role, this isn’t it. If you want progression, exposure, and commercial ownership, it is.
Location
Office based in Horndean,
We encourage candidates to inform us of any reasonable adjustments they may need during the recruitment process, our aim is to ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay: £28,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Experience:
- exposure to applications, invoicing, or project costs : 2 years (required)
- construction, project coordination, or commercial support : 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
