Graduate Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Balfour Beatty plc; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Bi-annual progression reviews

Residential development opportunities

Career development support

Industry qualifications on completion

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc invites applications for a Graduate Apprentice Quantity Surveyor as part of the 2027 Early Careers programme. You will be mentored by experienced colleagues, develop technical and professional skills, and gain real-world experience on major UK infrastructure projects.

Based in Scotland, you will join the UKCS Regional Scotland team and study at Glasgow Caledonian or Heriot-Watt University while supporting commercial activities from day one, aiming towards a Degree Level 6

Qualifications

• Minimum of SQA Higher at BBCC.

Responsibilities

• Support the management and control of project costs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with cost reporting, forecasting, valuations and financial performance monitoring.
• Help prepare and maintain commercial records, contract documentation and project cost information.
• Support subcontract procurement activities, including tendering, quotation analysis and subcontract administration.

Skills

Self-motivated

Proactive

Team player

Clear communication

Problem solving

Initiative

Education

SQA Higher BBCC

Job description

About the role

We are Balfour Beatty. You may not know us by name, but you'll recognise what we do. We're a leading international infrastructure group, building, maintaining and improving infrastructure that supports communities for generations to come.

As a Graduate Apprentice Quantity Surveyor you'll join our 2027 Early Careers programme and gain hands-on experience while contributing to some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. From day one, you'll be mentored by experienced colleagues, develop technical and professional skills, and gain real-world experience that complements your studies. You'll also be part of a supportive early careers community, building the knowledge, skills and industry-recognised qualifications needed to build a successful career.

In this role, you'll join one of our UKCS - Regional Scotland team(s) based in the central belt, supporting the delivery of the University of Glasgow - Veterinary Research Facility project.

What you'll be doing

As an Graduate Apprentice Quantity Surveyor, you'll play an important role in the commercial management of major infrastructure and construction projects. Working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and project teams, you'll gain hands-on experience managing costs, contracts, procurement activities, and commercial performance while developing the skills needed to help projects achieve successful outcomes.

You'll learn how construction projects are managed from a commercial perspective, supporting everything from subcontract procurement and cost forecasting through to contract administration and financial reporting. Through practical experience and formal training, you'll build strong analytical, commercial, and communication skills while developing an understanding of how projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and within budget.

You’ll learn how to:

• Support the management and control of project costs throughout the project lifecycle
• Assist with cost reporting, forecasting, valuations, and financial performance monitoring
• Help prepare and maintain commercial records, contract documentation, and project cost information
• Support subcontract procurement activities, including tendering, quotation analysis, and subcontract administration

Alongside your role, you'll attend Glasgow Caledonian or Heriot Watt University on day release and work towards a Construction Quantity Surveyor (Degree) Level 6 in BSc (Hons) Graduate Apprenticeship Construction and Built Environment (Quantity Surveying).

Who we're looking for

We value your potential over experience. If you are self-motivated, proactive, and eager to start a career in our industry, this role could be for you.

For a Construction Quantity Surveyor (Degree) Level 6 apprenticeship, you will need:

• A minimum of SQA Higher at BBCC.

We’d also love to receive your application if you:

• Are keen to learn and develop new skills.
• Enjoy solving problems and finding practical solutions.
• Work well with others and contribute positively to a team.
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Show initiative, adapt to challenges and take pride in achieving results.

Why work for us as an Apprentice

• Earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience while working towards fully funded, industry-recognised qualifications.
• Work on impactful projects that help shape communities, while building your career with one of the UK's leading infrastructure groups.
• Learn from experienced professionals who will support your development through mentoring, coaching and on-the-job learning.
• Take part in unique development opportunities, including residential programmes in the Lake District and personal development experiences delivered by our external partners.
• Build the foundations for a long-term career, with support towards professional membership and chartership or professional registration where relevant to your role.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits, giving you the freedom to shape a rewards package that works for you.
• 25 days' holiday, with the option to buy or sell additional days.
• A permanent contract from day one, reflecting our commitment to your long-term career.
• Clear progression opportunities, with bi-annual performance and pay reviews throughout your programme.
• Opportunities to come together with peers, including welcome events and to celebrate your journey at the end-of-programme Early Careers Showcase.

About us

The Regional Scotland business delivers the buildings and infrastructure that communities across Scotland rely on every day. It plays an important role in supporting economic growth, improving public services and creating lasting social value.

At Balfour Beatty, we have been delivering complex and critical infrastructure across Scotland for more than a century, from healthcare and education facilities to transport and civil engineering projects.

Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit schemes, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland's transition towards a more sustainable future.

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. For more info, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We're committed to making our recruitment process as inclusive as possible. If you need any adjustments, please let us know at any stage of the process.