Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Balfour Beatty plc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Permanent contract from day one

Structured training and development

Networking events

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is offering a Graduate Quantity Surveyor position as part of our 2027 Early Careers programme in Birmingham. You will gain hands-on experience on major infrastructure projects from day one, applying your academic knowledge and developing commercial, analytical and professional skills.

Working within UKCS - Regional Buildings, you will contribute to cost management, procurement, contract administration and project controls while pursuing professional accreditation and a

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a relevant field.
• Minimum 2:2 honours.
• Interest in the infrastructure industry and commitment to a career in quantity surveying.

Responsibilities

• Support cost management across the project lifecycle.
• Prepare cost reports, forecasts, valuations and budgets.
• Assist with subcontract procurement, tenders and commercial evaluations.
• Support contract administration, procurement activities and supplier engagement.
• Assist with forecasting, risk management and project controls.
• Contribute to achieving project commercial objectives and accreditation goals.

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

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 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 take on real responsibility, develop technical and professional skills, and work alongside experienced colleagues who will support your growth. You'll also be part of a supportive graduate community, building the skills, experience and industry-recognised accreditations needed for a successful career.

In this role, you'll join one of our UKCS - Regional Buildings teams as a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, based in Birmingham, supporting on our Queen Elizabeth Hospital project.

What you'll be doing

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you'll play an important role in the commercial management of major infrastructure and construction projects. Working alongside experienced commercial professionals and project teams, you'll apply your academic knowledge in a practical environment while developing the commercial, analytical, and professional skills needed for a successful career in quantity surveying.

You'll gain experience across cost management, procurement, contract administration, forecasting, risk management, and project controls while contributing to the successful delivery of projects. Through a structured graduate development programme, you'll develop a strong understanding of commercial management and build the experience needed to work towards professional accreditation.

You'll Support With

• Supporting the management and control of project costs throughout the project lifecycle
• Preparing cost reports, forecasts, valuations, budgets, and financial performance information
• Measuring completed works and assessing costs against project budgets, forecasts, and contractual requirements
• Supporting subcontract procurement activities, including tendering, supplier engagement, subcontract preparation, and commercial evaluations

Who we're looking for

We value your potential over past experience and are looking for graduates with a degree in Quantity Surveying or a relevant field and a genuine interest in our industry. To be eligible, you'll need to achieve a minimum 2:2 honours degree by the time you start.

We'd Love To Receive Your Application If You

• Are curious, proactive and motivated to develop professionally.
• Enjoy solving problems and finding practical solutions.
• Work well with others and build positive relationships.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with different people.
• Take ownership, adapt to challenges and are committed to achieving results.

Why work for us as a Graduate

• Work on high-profile projects that make a real difference, while building your career with one of the UK’s leading infrastructure groups.
• Be part of a supportive early careers network, with structured training and with structured training and coaching from experienced industry professionals.
• Take part in unique development experiences, including residential trips in the Lake District and personal development delivered by our external partners.
• Take ownership of your ongoing professional development, with support towards professional membership and chartership or professional registration where relevant to your career path.

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 connect with fellow graduates through networking events, development activities and our Early Careers Showcase.

About Us

Our Regional Buildings teams deliver the places where people live, work, learn and receive essential services. From hospitals and schools to commercial developments, defence facilities and public sector buildings, their work plays a vital role in supporting communities and economic growth.

At Balfour Beatty, our UK Buildings business works across a diverse range of sectors including healthcare, education, defence, commercial, industrial, transport and energy. As the partner of choice for our customers, we combine technical expertise, innovation and collaborative working to deliver high-quality projects that create lasting value.

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.

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