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Kickstart your career in constrction - are you studyingQuantity Surveying and ready to gain real-world experience on live projects? Stepnell, a leading regional contractor delivering projects up to £30 million, is offering exciting Year-Out Placement opportunities for ambitious students.

Join our supportive teams and gain hands‑on experience while learning from experienced professionals. At Stepnell, we don’t just build projects – we build careers.

Estimate quantities, costs, and timeframes for materials and labour

Prepare tender and contract documentation

Manage budgets, payments, and commercial risks

Monitor project costs and report on financial progress

Liaise with clients and subcontractors to ensure value for money

• Commercial and financial aspects of construction projects
• Contract management and tendering processes
• Valuing work and controlling budgets
• Practical application of your studies on live projects

• Strong maths and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and initiative
• Some knowledge of construction or engineering principles
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence (or plan to obtain one)

You’ll work from one as part of our regional teams: Eastleigh (South Coast), Bristol (South West), Rugby (Warwickshire/Northamptonshire), or Nottingham (East Midlands), supporting projects throughout the regional patch.

At Stepnell, you’ll work on real projects with genuine responsibility, gaining hands‑on experience that truly matters. You’ll learn from experienced professionals who are committed to mentoring and supporting your development, with clear career progression opportunities from placement to graduate and eventually into management roles. As a supportive team, we’re dedicated to helping you thrive.

You’ll receive a competitive salary of £28,000, 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, a contributory pension scheme, and access to valuable professional training, including your CSCS card and Health & Safety certifications.

1. Initial Screening – up to 31st January 2026
   Applications will be reviewed by our Training Manager, who will shortlist candidates for the next stage.
2. Telephone Interviews – December 2025 to February 2026
   Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a telephone interview with a member of our team.
3. Face‑to‑Face Interviews – February to March 2026
   Candidates progressing from the telephone stage will be invited to attend in‑person interviews with our regional teams.

Timeline for a Response - due to the expected high volume of applications, updates on the outcome of the initial screening will be provided within 8 weeks.

Early applications are encouraged.

Stepnell is where your career in construction begins. Apply now to gain experience, skills, and a head start in your professional journey.

At Stepnell, we’re passionate about empowering our people to thrive. We believe in building fulfilling and rewarding careers by investing in talent, nurturing growth, and inspiring innovation. With the prestigious Investors in People Gold accreditation, we’re proud to place our people at the heart of everything we do. Every team member is valued, and curiosity and collaboration are central to our team culture. We’re committed to enabling our people to make a real impact and drive meaningful change throughout our business.

To show our appreciation, we offer generous and competitive benefits including, an enhanced pension scheme with a Stepnell contribution of 7% to help secure your financial future, annual leave that increases with service and the flexibility to purchase more, a market leading employee referral scheme, and for eligible roles comprehensive health coverage, adjustable start and finish times and a car allowance or company car.

Join us in a collaborative and inclusive environment where your well‑being is our priority, and your contributions are truly valued.

As a family-owned business with over 155 years of history, Stepnell is built on stability, trust, and long‑term thinking. We make decisions with the future in mind for our people, our clients, and our communities.

Our capabilities span construction, property development, energy solutions, joinery, and concrete repair, allowing us to offer integrated services that meet a wide range of client needs. Operating through seven regional offices in Rugby, Nottingham, Liverpool, Wantage, Bristol, Southampton, and Poolevand across three core business units, we maintain a strong local presence while delivering consistently high standards. Today, repeat clients account for 75% of our turnover a testament to our reliability and the quality of our relationships.