Graduate Quantity Surveyor

PPM Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

28 days' holiday incl. Bank Holidays

Structured training & development

Mentoring from experienced QS

Job summary

PPM Recruitment is looking for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join a privately owned main contractor in Cambridge. You will gain exposure to live projects and work with experienced quantity surveyors from tender through to completion.

This role suits a recent QS graduate who is commercially minded, eager to learn, and ready to develop skills across valuations, cost reporting and subcontractor management in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction or related field.
• Interest in pursuing a career in construction and commercial management.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability with good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial management of live projects and tender work.
• Support valuations, applications for payment, cost reporting and forecasting.
• Help with subcontractor procurement, pricing and variations.
• Maintain commercial records and assist with final accounts.

Skills

Numerical ability

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

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:

• Commercial developments
• Office schemes
• Residential developments
• Healthcare projects
• 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:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction or a related subject
• A genuine interest in pursuing a career within construction
• Strong numerical and analytical ability
• Good attention to detail
• 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 £35,000 DOE
• 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