_{15th February, 2026}

Trainee Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Assistant - Havering 
Salary: £30,000 per annum

Hill McGylnn Recruitment is working on behalf of a trusted construction client to recruit a Trainee Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Assistant for their team based in Havering.

This role is ideal for someone already working within the construction industry who is looking to develop their commercial career. A degree qualification is not required — practical experience and the right attitude are far more important.

The Role
You will work closely with the current Quantity Surveyor, providing hands-on commercial support across live projects, primarily within kitchen and bathroom works.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Quantity Surveyor with day-to-day commercial duties
• Assisting with the variation process
• Preparing and maintaining supporting documentation
• Helping manage commercial records and project files
• Assisting with kitchen and bathroom repair, replacement, and construction works
• Supporting applications and commercial reporting
• Working with schedules of rates (NHF Rates or similar)
• General commercial administration and project support

About You
Our client is looking for someone who has:

• Minimum 2 years' experience within the construction industry (essential)
• Experience supporting a QS or commercial team (highly beneficial)
• Knowledge of kitchen and bathroom projects (advantageous)
• Familiarity with schedules of rates / NHF Rates
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Good IT skills and confidence working with documentation systems
• A proactive mindset and willingness to learn

This is a great opportunity for a Commercial Assistant or Trainee QS ready to take the next step and build a long-term career in Quantity Surveying.

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