Graduate Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Balfour Beatty plc; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is offering a Graduate Apprentice Quantity Surveyor role in Scotland, based in Peterhead, as part of the 2027 Early Careers programme. You will be mentored by experienced colleagues, gain hands-on experience on major infrastructure projects, and work toward a Built Environment degree while contributing to project commercial management.

You will learn to manage costs, assist with cost reporting, forecasting, and procurement, and develop professional skills through on-the-job

Qualifications

• BBBC at Scottish Higher required.
• Keen to learn and develop new skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork are important.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cost reporting, forecasting and financial performance monitoring.
• Support management and control of project costs through the full lifecycle.
• Contribute to cost documentation, procurement activities and commercial records.

Skills

Self-motivation

Proactiveness

Teamwork

Clear communication

Problem solving

Education

BBBC at Scottish Higher

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 an 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 teams based in Peterhead, supporting the delivery of work onbehalf of SSEN’s Pathway to 2030 Programme on the ASTI Framework at Netherton Hub.

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 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 Robert Gordon University on day release and work towards a degree in Built Environment Graduate Apprenticeship BSc (Hons).

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 Graduate Apprenticeship in Quantity Surveying, you will need:

• BBBC at Scottish Higher

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.
• Opportunities to get involved in wider experiences and initiatives, such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

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.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We’re making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we’ve got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We are committed to our processes being barrier‑free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.

We’re looking to continually improve our recruitment process, so if you have any feedback, please share this with us via [e-mail]