Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Balfour Beatty plc; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

25 days holiday

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc, a leading international infrastructure group, invites graduates to join their 2027 Early Careers programme as a Graduate Quantity Surveyor in Doncaster. You’ll gain hands-on experience on major projects, handle cost management tasks, and work with seasoned professionals who’ll mentor you toward professional accreditation.

The role requires a relevant degree with a 2:2 honours and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field with 2:2 honours minimum.
• Willingness to learn and develop professional skills.
• Interest in infrastructure projects and commercial management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cost management and control across project lifecycles.
• Prepare cost reports, forecasts, budgets and financial performance data.
• Measure completed works and compare costs to budgets and forecasts.
• Support procurement activities, tendering, supplier engagement and evaluations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cost management

Forecasting

Procurement

Education

Bachelor's 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 ourUKCS - Regional Civils teams as a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, based in Doncaster, supporting on projects around South Yorkshire.

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.

This role involves regular site-based visits, including travel on-site and around South Yorkshire. Before joining Balfour Beatty, you must hold a full UK driver's license.

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

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We're committed to making our recruitment process as inclusive as possible. If you need any adjustments, please let us know at any stage of the process.