Assistant / Trainee Quantity Surveyor Location: Chelmsford Salary: £35,000 £45,000 per annum (depending on experience) About the job Houghton & Son Ltd is a long-standing family-run construction company based in Chelmsford, Essex. With over 40 years of experience and an expanding pipeline of projects across social housing, education, and retrofit sectors, were looking to welcome a dedicated and motivated Assistant / Trainee Quantity Surveyor into our growing commercial team. Ranked first on several public sector frameworks, we offer genuine career progression, hands-on experience, and the opportunity to grow with a business that values people, not just numbers. What Youll Be Doing Assisting Directors and Contracts Managers. Allocating work to subcontractors and preparing payment certificates Supporting procurement and working with our buying team to source materials Preparing and reviewing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities and schedule of rates Monitoring project progress and helping maintain accurate site records Supporting compliance with health, safety, and e...