Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Professional Personnel Management Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Personnel Management Ltd in Cambridge is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor for a full-time, permanent role. The successful candidate will join the commercial team and work on live projects from tender through to completion.

You will gain exposure to valuations, cost reporting, budgeting and subcontractor procurement while developing commercially focused skills with support from experienced Quantity Surveyors.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical ability.
• Confident IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive approach and willingness to take responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Quantity Surveyors with the commercial management of live projects.
• Supporting the preparation of valuations and applications for payment.
• Assisting with cost reporting, forecasting and budget monitoring.
• Helping with subcontractor procurement and account management.
• Reviewing subcontractor applications and variations.
• Assisting with tender preparation and pricing.
• Supporting the management of project costs and expenditure.
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and documentation.
• Assisting with contractual administration.
• Supporting the preparation and agreement of final accounts.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities.

Skills

Numerical ability

Excel

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Construction/related subject

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Salary: Up to £35,000 depending on experience

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Graduate Quantity Surveyor - Cambridge

Are you a

Quantity Surveying graduate looking for your first opportunity with an established construction company where you can learn from experienced professionals and build a long-term career?

Our client is a successful,

privately owned main contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering quality construction projects across a variety of sectors. With a strong forward order book and continued growth, they are looking to recruit a

Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Cambridge.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate who wants more than simply an office-based training role. You will gain genuine exposure to live projects, work closely with experienced Quantity Surveyors and become involved in the commercial management of projects from tender through to completion.

The Opportunity

Joining the commercial team, you will be supported throughout your development while taking responsibility for a range of day-to-day commercial activities.

You will gain experience across projects including:

• Refurbishment and new-build construction

Your duties will include:

• Assisting Quantity Surveyors with the commercial management of live projects
• Supporting the preparation of valuations and applications for payment
• Assisting with cost reporting, forecasting and budget monitoring
• Helping with subcontractor procurement and account management
• Reviewing subcontractor applications and variations
• Assisting with tender preparation and pricing
• Supporting the management of project costs and expenditure
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and documentation
• Assisting with contractual administration
• Supporting the preparation and agreement of final accounts
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Working closely with site teams, clients, consultants and subcontractors

What We're Looking For

This role would suit a

recent Quantity Surveying graduate who is commercially minded, ambitious and keen to learn.

You should have:

Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction or a related subject

• A genuine interest in pursuing a career within construction
• Strong numerical and analytical ability
• Confident IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive approach and willingness to take responsibility
• The ability to work as part of a team and manage competing priorities

Previous construction experience or a placement year would be beneficial, but

graduates without industry experience will be considered.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a

privately owned business where you can develop your career within a close-knit commercial team rather than becoming just another number in a large corporate organisation.

You will benefit from:

• Salary up to
• Permanent employment with an established main contractor
• Structured training and ongoing professional development
• Direct support and mentoring from experienced Quantity Surveyors
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of construction projects
• Opportunities to develop both technically and commercially
• Clear long-term career progression
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days' holiday including Bank Holidays
• A collaborative and supportive working environment