Graduate / Junior Quantity Surveyor

Carmichael UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training and mentoring

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to major construction and inf

Competitive salary and benefits

Chartership support

Job summary

Carmichael UK is seeking a Graduate/Junior Quantity Surveyor (1-2 years exp) to begin a career with a leading commercial contractor. The role is site-based, delivering high-profile projects across North West including warehouses, factories and data centres.

You will work within an established commercial team, gaining exposure to all aspects of quantity surveying while developing professional skills on large-scale construction projects.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) degree in Quantity surveying or similar.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• UK driving licence and willingness to site travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with valuations and applications for payment.
• Support subcontractor accounts, payments and CVRs.
• Contribute to cost reporting and forecasting.
• Monitor project costs and budget performance.
• Review subcontractor quotations and variations.
• Support procurement activities and package management.
• Assist with contract administration and records.
• Attend site meetings and liaise with stakeholders.
• Assist in final accounts preparation.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Excel

Education

BSc (Hons) Degree in Quantity

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you a recent Quantity Surveying graduate/ Junior Quantity Surveyor (1-2 years exp) looking to kick-start your career with aleading construction contractor within the commercial building sector, constructing warehouses, factories, industrial building, commercial building, shopping centres, data centres etc?

We are seeking a motivated Graduate / Junior Quantity Surveyor to join a major international and Tier 1 construction business delivering high-profile projects across the North West.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual who is eager to develop their commercial skills whilst working alongside experienced industry professionals on site.

The Role

Working as part of an established commercial team, you will gain exposure to all aspects of quantity surveying and commercial management throughout the project lifecycle. This role is predominantly site-based, providing valuable hands-on experience on large-scale construction projects.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of valuations and applications for payment
• Supporting the management of subcontractor accounts and payments
• Assisting with cost reporting, forecasting and CVRs
• Helping to monitor project costs and budget performance
• Reviewing and processing subcontractor quotations and variations
• Supporting procurement activities and package management
• Assisting with contract administration and record keeping
• Attending site meetings and liaising with project stakeholders
• Supporting the preparation of final accounts

Requirements

• BSc (Hons) Degree in Quantity
• Strong desire to build a long-term career in quantity surveying for contractors
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Full UK driving licence preferred
• Willingness to work on site and travel as required
• UK right to work, no sponsorship offered

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work for a recognised international Tier 1 contractor
• Structured training and mentoring from experienced Quantity Surveyors
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Exposure to major construction and infrastructure projects
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Support towards professional development and chartership