Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Reinforced Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Healthcare

Pension

Central London office

26 days annual leave

5% pension contribution

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Reinforced Recruitment is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team in Bishopsgate, Central London. You will support the delivery of cost management on technically challenging construction projects and develop under an experienced team.

With around one to two years post‑degree experience preferred, you will assist with subcontractor procurement, valuations and cost reporting, aiming to progress toward managing your own packages.

Qualifications

• Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent construction qualification.
• Around one to two years post-degree Quantity Surveying experience.
• Experience with a main contractor, subcontractor or construction consultancy.
• Some exposure to procurement, valuations, variations or cost management.
• Good numerical, organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with subcontractor procurement and tender analysis
• Supporting the management of subcontractor packages
• Preparing valuations, variations and payment applications
• Monitoring project costs and budgets
• Assisting with monthly cost reports and forecasts
• Identifying and recording project changes
• Liaising with site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and clients
• Attending commercial and project meetings
• Supporting the preparation of final accounts
• Developing towards managing your own packages and projects

Skills

Numerical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Willingness to learn

Ambition to develop

Education

Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent construction qualification

Job description

Graduate Quantity Surveyor Structures & Construction

Bishopsgate, Central London

Up to £45,000 + Travel + Healthcare + Pension + Package

Structures Cut & Carve RC Frame Groundworks Construction

Graduate Quantity Surveyor Central London

An established and growing specialist contractor is looking for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team in Bishopsgate.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveying graduate with around one to two years post-degree experience who wants to develop within a supportive and experienced commercial team.

Experience in structures, structural alterations, cut and carve, demolition, RC frames or groundworks would be useful but is not essential. Applications are welcomed from candidates working for main contractors, subcontractors or other construction businesses.

The Role

Working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and senior commercial management, you will support the commercial delivery of technically challenging construction projects across London.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with subcontractor procurement and tender analysis
• Supporting the management of subcontractor packages
• Preparing valuations, variations and payment applications
• Monitoring project costs and budgets
• Assisting with monthly cost reports and forecasts
• Identifying and recording project changes
• Liaising with site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and clients
• Attending commercial and project meetings
• Supporting the preparation of final accounts
• Developing towards managing your own packages and projects

The Company

The business is a well-established London contractor specialising in structural alterations, cut and carve, demolition, groundworks, RC frames, refurbishment and basement construction.

With a growing workload across London, this is a strong opportunity to gain hands-on commercial experience and progress from Graduate Quantity Surveyor to Assistant Quantity Surveyor and beyond.

What They Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Quantity Surveying degree or similar construction qualification
• Around one to two years post-degree Quantity Surveying experience
• Experience with a main contractor, subcontractor or construction consultancy
• Some exposure to procurement, valuations, variations or cost management
• Good numerical, organisational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• An ambition to develop into a well-rounded Quantity Surveyor

Structures, cut and carve, RC frame, groundworks or demolition experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Salary & Package

• Up to £45,000, depending on experience
• Travel allowance
• 26 days annual leave
• 5% pension contribution
• Healthcare
• Central London office
• Ongoing training and development
• Regular salary reviews
• Clear career progression
• Exposure to technically challenging London projects