Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Severn Trent Water; Exhall; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in the UK is offering a Quantity Surveyor Programme aimed at graduates, focusing on personal and professional development. Candidates will gain exposure to various projects, with opportunities in procurement, commercial management, risk assessment, and compliance. The position requires a degree in Quantity Surveying or related fields, alongside a full UK driving license. Our program supports diversity and aims to build future leaders in the industry while offering competitive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme up to £2,225

Leading pension scheme with contributions doubled

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family-friendly policies

Two paid volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle essential.
• Passion for making a difference in the community.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement and supplier negotiations.
• Monitor project costs and ensure financial control.
• Participate in risk assessments and compliance.
• Collaborate with Design and Delivery teams to complete projects.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying

BSc (Hons) Construction Management

BSc (Hons) Construction Economics

MSc in Quantity Surveying

Job description

LET'S TELL YOU MORE

Our Quantity Surveyor Programme offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development, exposing you to the core of our business.

We welcome all graduates from diverse backgrounds, as we know diverse minds bring new ideas and a different way of thinking. We are looking for someone who wants to build their career with us and grasp new opportunities, and in return we will support you with varied experiences, training and development to provide a grounding for your future career.

HOW WILL THE PROGRAMME WORK?

You will be based at Finham in Coventry in the heart of our operating patch. The programme requires you to complete placements throughout your time in the role, gaining exposure in different areas of the department so that you are equipped with the right skills to build your career here at Severn Trent.

In this exciting programme, you will have the chance to discuss your development and career ambitions in your 1-1 meetings with business leads, mentors, a study buddy, the cohort leader, and the New Talent Team.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

You’ll be supported every step of the way, by your line manager and mentor. You’ll work from project inception to completion alongside our Design and Delivery Teams. You will learn how to deliver projects efficiently, making sure we manage our contracts robustly and to agreed timelines.

During the programme, you will learn:

• Procurement: Support procurement strategies, supplier negotiations, and contract negotiations.
• Commercial Management: Monitor project costs, applications for payment, and compensation events to ensure financial control.
• Risk & Value Management: Participate in risk assessments and value engineering exercises.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to contractual, legal, and health & safety requirements.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We want our employees to care and to have a genuine passion for what we do as a business. We need people who want to make a difference in providing a vital service to our customers, now and for the long-term.

If you have the passion to succeed that we see in our graduates every day, you’ll be a great match for our programme. We’d love you to be someone with: (skills and behaviours role requires)

• A ‘can do’ attitude – willing to get stuck in, take accountability for decisions and actions and who takes pride in their work
• A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast‑paced working environment
• Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head‑first into problem solving.
• No two days are the same on the front line and not every day goes to plan, so you’ll need to be quick on your feet to respond!
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams
• Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences
• Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

Our New Talent Team will guide you and support you every step of the way. Furthermore, your line manager, mentor and graduate buddy will be there to help you in making sure you reach your full potential here at Severn Trent.

Entry Criteria

Must be degree qualified in one of the following:

• BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
• BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management
• BSc (Hons) Construction Economics
• BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management
• Degree + MSc in Quantity Surveying.

Driving Requirements

It is essential you have a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle upon starting this role.

HOW WE'LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN

It’s not just a job you’ll get here; you’ll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award‑winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live.

Here are some of our favourites:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,225 which is subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year

As if that isn’t enough, you’ll receive an annual salary increase whilst you’re on programme and you’ll also get an increase when you move into your first job.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At Severn Trent we are passionate about our people. We want to make sure that we continue to foster a more diverse, inclusive, and cohesive culture that represents the communities and customers we serve. We’re making sure we keep up the progress with our wonderful working groups – LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity – who help us with our commitments. Find out more about our commitments to Diversity and Inclusion at Severn Trent.

LET'S GO

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

• Roles close on 13th January at Midday (12pm)
• Check your diary – face‑to‑face assessments will run from through February and March 2026
• Estimated start date – September 2026

To find out more about working with us, search on social media.

In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We have assessed this programme and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate must thus demonstrate right to work without Severn Trent sponsorship.