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Trainee Associate Quantity Surveyor - Construction Development Programme (CDP)

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Construction Development Programme (CDP) – Trainee Associate Quantity Surveyor

 

Are you ready to pivot your career into the dynamic world of construction? Our CDP Trainee Associate Quantity Surveyor role is designed for individuals looking to reskill and transition into Quantity Surveying.

 

 

 

⚠️ Important: This is not a graduate or apprenticeship scheme. If you're looking for those opportunities, please visit the National Grid Careers Website to explore our dedicated programmes.

Why Join This Programme?

 

This 18-month paid development programme offers:

 

 

 

  • A fast-track route into Quantity Surveying within a major infrastructure organisation.
  • Hands-on experience across real construction projects.
  • A fully funded degree conversion programme.
  • Industry-recognised qualifications including NEC4 ECC and NEBOSH.
  • A supportive, inclusive environment focused on your growth and success.

 

 

 

By the end of the programme, you’ll be equipped with the skills, experience, and confidence to thrive as an Associate Quantity Surveyor — with a strong foundation for a long-term career in construction. You’ll be welcomed into a positive, inclusive organisation that aims to become one of the most diverse and equitable companies of the 21st century.

What You'll Be Doing

 

As a Trainee Associate Quantity Surveyor, you’ll work across our project portfolio, supporting key commercial and contractual activities such as:

 

 

 

  • Validating actual costs and supporting cost assurance.
  • Reviewing Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events.
  • Assisting with tender activities and invoice reconciliation.
  • Supporting risk management workshops and post-project reviews.
  • Engaging with stakeholders and contractors to ensure value and compliance.

 

 

 

This role involves regular travel to site locations, so a full UK driving licence is essential. You’ll be provided with a company car for both business and personal use (subject to BIK tax; no cash alternative available).

Who We're Looking For

 

We welcome applicants from any degree background that is not Quantity Surveying (minimum 2:2). You’ll be studying an MSc in Quantity Surveying as a degree conversion therefore your degree cannot already be quantity surveying. You need at least one year of professional experience demonstrating:

 

 

 

  • Commercial awareness and cost management principles.
  • Contractual Awareness.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

 

 

 

Expect to cover over 10,000 miles annually across our regions in England and Wales (North or Central Regions). You’ll be onsite for up to five days a week, which may include overnight stays in pre-booked accommodation. In addition to your site travels, you’ll attend on the job training at our training centre in Eakring, Newark and classroom sessions at university weekly. This means you’ll have overnight stays away from home during the training period as well as the role itself.

Locations Available

 

Please select one location preference when applying:

 

 

 

  • Central (commutable to Nottingham) – Castle Donington, Warwick, Nottingham.

 

 

 

⚠️ Please note: You can only apply for one CDP scheme and your application may be withdrawn if multiple applications are made. If you're interested in our graduate/apprenticeship schemes, please apply via our Careers Website. Please be aware we have a number of career change and/or reskilling roles in other fields such as Project Manager, Project Supervisor, Power Systems Engineering etc – should we feel you’re better suited to another role you may be offered this as an alternative.

What’s in it for you?

 

  • Starting salary: £39,000
  • Salary at programme end: Up to £47,442
  • Company car (mandatory for role)
  • Pension contribution up to 18%
  • 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
  • Industry-recognised qualifications

More information

 

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) own the electricity transmission network in England and Wales. Every time you plug in your phone or flick a light switch, we’ve played a part. Not only are we responsible for delivering energy to millions of homes and businesses, we are also driving the move to cleaner energy, and the Government’s target of net zero emissions by 2050.

 

 

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is at the heart of energy in the UK. The electricity we provide gets the nation to work, powers schools and brings energy to life. Our energy network connects the nation, so it’s essential that it’s continually evolving, advancing, and improving.

 

 

 

In NGET we are passionate about both operating our network safely and providing highly reliable quality of supply for our customers. At the heart of achieving these outcomes is the effective control and operation of our network.

 

 

 

To find out more about us, please follow the link below:

https://www.nationalgrid.com/electricity-transmission/

 

 

 

The closing date for applications is 20/11/25

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