Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Ferrovial Construction; Culworth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2-year development programme

Charity volunteering opportunities

Support for chartership journey

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking Graduate Quantity Surveyors to join their 2-year development programme. In this role, you will assist with financial control on major infrastructure projects, working under senior Quantity Surveyors to develop skills. Responsibilities include managing bills of quantities, advising on procurement, and ensuring cost control. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and strong communication and analytical skills. The position starts in September 2026, offering growth opportunities and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Degree or masters in Quantity Surveying (industry-related disciplines considered).
• Proven team player who can effectively work with others.

Responsibilities

• Assist in tender enquiries and analysis of quotations.
• Manage day-to-day bill of quantities for projects.
• Provide advice on achieving value for money.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Motivated to learn

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree or masters in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft packages

Job description

Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure, solving complex problems and creating positive outcomes for people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. We are listed on three major stock markets – Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain) – and are members of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide, covering Highways, Airports, Construction and Energy.

Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognised for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2,920 miles of rail lines (including 434 miles of high‑speed rail), and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.

Why Ferrovial?

• Global presence, local impact: shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
• Collaborative excellence: work alongside talented professionals in an environment that values your ideas and contributions.
• Inclusive culture: thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice and celebrates what makes us unique.
• Career growth: benefit from global and cross‑business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards hard work and dedication and supports physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools: utilise cutting‑edge tools such as Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

Job Description

Graduate Quantity Surveyor 2026

About Ferrovial Construction UK&I

Ferrovial Construction is the UK‑based engineering and construction arm of the Ferrovial Group. It is the largest private transport infrastructure operator in the world in terms of capital invested. With a presence across 15 countries and 60 + years of experience, the company operates through four divisions – Airports, Highways, Construction and Building – and is committed to sustainable, innovative solutions that create value for society, clients, investors and employees.

The role

We are looking for Graduate Quantity Surveyors to assist with financial control on a variety of major UK infrastructure projects. The Ferrovial 2‑year graduate development programme is designed to develop personal, professional and technical skills through a blended approach. You will work under the supervision of senior Quantity Surveyors.

Key Responsibilities

A large part of your work will involve tender enquiries, analysis of quotations and subcontractor procurement. You will also have overall responsibility for several smaller accounts, enabling you to develop your financial skills.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in the management of the day‑to‑day bill of quantities for the relevant sections of allocated projects to ensure financial efficiencies.
• Provide advice and guidance to managers on achieving value for money.
• Analyse subcontractor valuations.
• Ensure cost control aligns with business financial systems.
• Liaise with procurement teams as required to ensure compliance with financial parameters.
• Assist in the production and monitoring of applications and final accounts.
• Check agreed subcontract applications and accounts.
• Document control.
• Contribute to the achievement of Health and Safety in accordance with company policy.
• Promote company values when dealing with employees, clients, subcontractors and external contacts.
• Adopt and promote Ferrovial Construction UK vision and values, taking ownership of the work assigned to you.

Skills And Competence

• Excellent written and communication skills and ability to interact at a variety of levels.
• Degree or masters in Quantity Surveying (industry‑related disciplines considered).
• Motivated to learn and add value to the team, the role and the graduate programme.
• Analytical thinker who enjoys problem solving.
• Proven team player who can effectively work with others.
• Enjoys working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Proactive approach to working and learning.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of the industry.
• Familiar with all Microsoft packages.

Interpersonal Skills

• Highly motivated.
• Logical thinker with a willingness to learn.
• Resilient and flexible approach to working.
• Results driven with strong communication skills.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Quantity Surveying experience or knowledge.

Essential

• Must have right to work in the UK by the start of employment and for the entirety of the graduate programme.

What We Offer

• 2‑year development programme in line with the UK Quantity Surveying framework.
• Work with contractors and subcontractors to develop effective partnerships.
• Attend a variety of blended training to develop technical, professional and behavioural skills.
• Support the internal and external chartership journey.
• Gain an understanding of Ferrovial Construction from a global perspective, with mobility opportunities.
• Participate in charity volunteering and innovation projects, and more!

Other Details

The position is scheduled to start in September 2026 at the latest; if you wish to start earlier, we can accommodate this. Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.

Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!

Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all job applications equally, regardless of gender, colour, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status, or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.

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