Graduate Quantity Surveyor

MWH Treatment Limited; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking Graduate Quantity Surveyors for their Professional Development Programme. The role offers a structured three-year training plan with mentorship. Candidates need a degree in Quantity Surveying or a similar RICS accredited degree, and strong communication skills. A competitive starting salary of £30,000 alongside benefits including 25 days holiday, hybrid working, and additional perks is offered.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Hybrid working options

Competitive pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Gym memberships

Technology salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Scheme

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Ability to travel to the office and sites.
• Great written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administrate contracts and issue contractual notices.
• Produce integrated cost forecasts for projects.
• Manage commercial issues related to costs.
• Assist with resolution of disputes and negotiation.
• Assist with subcontract preparation.
• Assess interim and final accounts.
• Price additional and varied works.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or RICS accredited degree

Job description

About the role

We’re excited to expand our Operations division with Graduate Quantity Surveyors to join our Professional Development Programme for our 2026 intake, based in Essex & Sussex in the Northumbrian Framework working amongst our Surveyor specialists.

Why Choose MWH?

Its your career, lets shape it together! We pride ourselves on putting people first with an inclusive and rewarding culture where success is recognised. Dedicated to attracting, retaining and enabling the development of our graduates to maximise potential. The graduate programme is tailored to your needs with a flexible and varied learning environment, you’ll feel empowered to make decisions and harness your knowledge and practical skills. The sky’s the limit! Grow with us! As a growing company within the RSK group, we can offer a multitude of opportunities. MWH Treatment is preparing to play its part as one of the UK’s leading Design and Build Contractors in the Water Industry. In response to the growing demand to improve further the UK water quality in our rivers and bathing waters amongst other challenges, the investment in the water industry is far exceeding any other time. MWH Treatment, as part of the RSK group, specialise in creating and providing practical, sustainable outcomes. Our engineers pioneer and perfect solutions. The variety of work we offer provides a platform for you to develop and master your subject to build a fruitful and purposeful career.

What will you be doing?

• Administrating our contracts and issuing the correct contractual notices
• Producing integrated cost forecasts for projects
• Managing commercial issues related to withheld, disputed or disallowed costs
• Assisting with resolution of disputes and learning negotiation strategies
• Assisting with subcontract preparation following procurement
• Assessing interim and final accounts
• Pricing additional and varied works

What is the Graduate Programme?

Our Graduate Programme is shaped to enable you to successfully achieve professional status with the relevant professional institutions, whilst giving you exposure to everything you need to start your career on a successful path.

• A committed and structured three-year Graduate Programme.
• Mentorship dedicated to you to support your career.
• A structured training plan.
• UK wide programme with opportunities to network with your peers.
• An opportunity to rotate in both design and build (hands on site experience).
• Practical, on the job training within your team of industry experts.

What's in it for me?

Along with structured learning and development throughout your graduate scheme and beyond, MWH also offers a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive starting salary of £30k, £6 monthly salary increases, rewarding your commitment to your development and training
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Some flexibility with hybrid working
• Competitive and flexible contribution pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Gym memberships
• Technology salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Scheme – free mental health support, financial advice
• And many more benefits including Sports and Social club membership

What will I need to be considered?

• Have achieved or on track to achieve your degree in Quantity Surveying (we will consider other RICS accredited degrees)
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Have the ability to travel to the office and sites (some of our sites are difficult to access through public transport; a full UK driving licence would be preferred)
• Flexibility – Successful candidates will need to be flexible and willing to spend time in other offices and sites.
• Great communication skills (Written and Verbal)
• Self‑motivated – attitude is key, it's your career!
• A team player

What happens next?

• Apply – Your dedicated early careers recruiter will review your application and be in touch.
• Timeframe – Within 4 weeks you will hear if you've been successful to the next stage.
• Process – You will be invited to complete a video interview, followed by an in‑person or Teams interview with two of our hiring managers, and you will be given the opportunity to come and meet the team in office or on site. We want you to know you’re making the right choice for your career.