Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Bimplus; Grays; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Job summary

Bimplus in Grays, Essex is recruiting a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join our specialist subcontracting team. You will assist with commercial management on projects from tender through to completion, supported by experienced staff and a structured training programme.

Ideally a recent Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management graduate; no prior construction experience required though any placement/site exposure helps. Driving licence beneficial.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (recent graduates welcome).
• Commercially minded with good numeracy and organisational skills.
• Driving licence would be beneficial for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial management of projects from tender to completion.
• Prepare estimates and project budgets.
• Carry out measurements and take-offs from drawings.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Assist with procurement and placing subcontract orders.
• Prepare and submit valuations.
• Monitor project costs against budgets.
• Identify and price variations.
• Review subcontractor applications and invoices.
• Support monthly cost reports and attend site visits.

Skills

Numerical ability

Organised

Commercial awareness

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Commercial Management degree

Job description

We are recruiting for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join an established specialist construction subcontractor based in Grays, Essex.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Quantity Surveying graduate looking to begin their career within the construction industry. You will work alongside experienced commercial staff and receive full training and support as you develop into a fully competent Quantity Surveyor.

The Role

You will assist with the commercial management of projects from tender stage through to completion.

Your duties will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of estimates and project budgets
• Carrying out measurements and quantity take-offs from drawings
• Obtaining quotations from suppliers and subcontractors
• Assisting with procurement and placing subcontract orders
• Preparing and submitting valuations
• Monitoring project costs against budgets
• Assisting with the identification and pricing of variations
• Reviewing subcontractor applications and invoices
• Supporting the preparation of monthly cost reports
• Attending site meetings and carrying out site visits
• Liaising with Project Managers, site teams, clients and suppliers
• Assisting with final accounts and project close-out
• Developing a strong understanding of commercial management within specialist subcontracting

The Candidate

You will ideally have recently completed, or be close to completing, a degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.

Previous construction experience is not essential, although any placement, site or industry experience would be advantageous.

You should be commercially minded, organised, confident with numbers and keen to develop a long-term career in Quantity Surveying.

A driving licence would be beneficial due to occasional site visits.

£28,000 per annum

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful specialist subcontractor offering structured training, hands‑on project experience and excellent long-term career progression