Cost Management Graduate Surveyor – Accelerate Your Career

Gardiner and Theobald LLP; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gardiner and Theobald LLP in Glasgow is seeking a Graduate Assistant Surveyor (Cost Management) to support cost planning, tender analysis, and cash flow forecasting. The role forms part of the Accelerate Programme, providing mentoring and structured training toward RICS membership.

You will measure drawings, prepare cost plans and documentation, and gain practical experience across projects while developing commercial and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 2:1 degree or above required.
• Excellent working knowledge of current IT systems.
• Strong understanding of client care and relationship building.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Trustworthy, reliable and professional in approach.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to work efficiently and deliver to deadlines.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Proactive, adaptable and flexible when responding to different situations.
• Demonstrates dedication, commitment and a positive attitude.
• Eagerness to learn and continually develop professionally.
• Genuine interest in the construction and property industry.

Responsibilities

• Measuring drawings provided by the design team, either manually or using measurement software such as CostX.
• Using measurements and an understanding of construction methods to prepare cost plans that establish project budgets for clients.
• Compiling contract documentation, including drawing registers, preliminaries and pricing documents for tendering purposes.
• Receiving tender submissions and preparing tender analysis reports and clarification schedules for contractor responses.
• Reviewing and comparing tender returns to support recommendations on contractor appointments.
• Preparing cash flow forecasts for clients.
• Attending site visits and undertaking valuations of completed works, producing the required analysis and documentation to facilitate payment in accordance with contract requirements.
• Supporting value engineering exercises to identify opportunities for cost savings and improved value.
• Attending project meetings and site meetings, including design team meetings and contractor progress meetings, depending on the project stage.
• Communicating with a range of stakeholders, including suppliers, contractors, design teams and clients, and providing support on cost-related matters and project variations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cost estimation

Communication

Team collaboration

Proactive learning

IT literacy

Education

2:1 degree or above

Tools

CostX

Job description

Gardiner and Theobald LLP in Glasgow is seeking a Graduate Assistant Surveyor (Cost Management) to support cost planning, tender analysis, and cash flow forecasting. The role forms part of the Accelerate Programme, providing mentoring and structured training toward RICS membership.

You will measure drawings, prepare cost plans and documentation, and gain practical experience across projects while developing commercial and leadership skills.