Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Sir Robert McAlpine; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Greater London is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join their two-year structured programme starting in September 2026. This role involves participating in a development programme aimed at chartered status while gaining experience on high-profile projects. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree, have a passion for problem solving, and be eligible to work in the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to kickstart a career in a reputable company known for building iconic landmarks.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Performance-related progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or those with relevant degrees are encouraged to apply.
• Work experience in a related discipline is preferable but not essential.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK and hold a full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Join a structured Graduate development programme.
• Support in working towards chartered status.
• Gain experience on complex, high-profile projects.
• Learn from skilled industry professionals.

Skills

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Degree or Masters in relevant qualification

Job description

This is a full time Graduate opportunity starting with SRM in September 2026 (or before where suitable)

As a Graduate joining SRM, you'll start your exciting career on our 2-year structured programme. It will equip you with relevant skills, help you manage projects efficiently, whilst shaping your leadership style. Specialist technical modules relevant to your discipline will complement the core elements, to grow your confidence within your role, providing the perfect launch pad for your career.

Why join us?

Across the country, you'll find iconic landmarks built by Sir Robert McAlpine. Cornwall's Eden Project, the National Stadium in Wales, Birmingham's Bull Ring, London's Emirates Stadium.

By joining us now, you can play your part in delivering the next generation of outstanding projects that will continue our 150-year legacy. Our family-owned business is where to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

The Graduate Quantity Surveyor role

Will sit within a commercial team reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor.

The role will;

• Be a structured Graduate development programme and support you in working towards chartered status
• Build up your experience on complex and high-profile projects
• Enable you to learn from some of the industry's most skilled professionals
• Allow you to tackle difficult challenges that stretch and strengthen your skills

Your profile

• A degree or Masters in a relevant qualification
• Work experience, ideally in the discipline of interest (not essential)
• A passion for problem solving
• Eligible to work in the UK
• A full driving licence

Rewards

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.

Please note applications close on Tuesday 13th January, applicants will need to be willing to travel or flexible on location dependant on project locations.