Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Rogers McHugh Recruitment; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rogers McHugh Recruitment is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join a well‑established retail fit‑out team in Hull, East Yorkshire. You will support experienced surveyors on live projects and develop practical commercial skills.

With a 2:1 degree in Quantity Surveying or related subject and a can‑do attitude, you’ll gain hands‑on training, career progression and exposure to nationwide retail schemes. This is an excellent entry point into a long‑term QS career.

Qualifications

• A 2:1 degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related subject
• Genuine interest in developing a career within quantity surveying and construction
• Good numerical and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A willingness to learn and take responsibility
• The ability to work as part of a wider commercial and project team
• A full UK driving licence would be beneficial
• Previous experience within retail fit-out, refurbishment or construction would be beneficial but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Quantity Surveyors with the commercial management of projects
• Assisting with subcontract procurement and tendering
• Helping to prepare valuations and cost reports
• Monitoring project costs and expenditure
• Assisting with variations and change control
• Supporting the preparation of forecasts and financial information
• Developing relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
• Assisting with subcontractor payments and final accounts
• Working closely with Project Managers and the wider delivery team
• Learning how to manage commercial risk and protect project profitability
• Building your knowledge of contracts, procurement and commercial management

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

UK driving licence

Education

2:1 degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related subject

Job description

Graduate Quantity Surveyor - Retail Fit-Out

Location: Hull, East Yorkshire

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum

About you

You are a recent Quantity Surveying graduate looking to take the next step and build your career within a successful commercial team.

You will ideally have achieved a 2:1 degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related subject and be keen to put your academic knowledge into practice within a live construction environment.

You do not need previous experience in retail fit-out. What matters most is that you have the right attitude, a willingness to learn and the ambition to develop into a confident Quantity Surveyor.

You will be joining an experienced commercial team who will support you from day one, giving you the training, guidance and exposure you need to develop your career.

Ideally, you will live within around one hour's commute of Hull, as the role will be office based with some travel depending on the projects you are working on.

Your experience

• A 2:1 degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related subject
• A genuine interest in developing a career within quantity surveying and construction
• Good numerical and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A willingness to learn and take responsibility
• The ability to work as part of a wider commercial and project team
• A full UK driving licence would be beneficial
• Previous experience within retail fit-out, refurbishment or construction would be beneficial but is not essential.

Full training will be provided, so this is a genuine opportunity for a graduate to join an established business and develop their commercial career from the ground up.

What you will be doing with your experience

You will join an established commercial team and work alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors who will help you develop your skills and knowledge.

As you progress, you will become involved in the commercial management of retail fit-out and refurbishment projects for major clients across the UK.

Your role will include:

• Supporting Quantity Surveyors with the commercial management of projects
• Assisting with subcontract procurement and tendering
• Helping to prepare valuations and cost reports
• Monitoring project costs and expenditure
• Assisting with variations and change control
• Supporting the preparation of forecasts and financial information
• Developing relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
• Assisting with subcontractor payments and final accounts
• Working closely with Project Managers and the wider delivery team
• Learning how to manage commercial risk and protect project profitability
• Building your knowledge of contracts, procurement and commercial management

As your experience develops, you will be given increasing responsibility and the opportunity to progress towards managing your own projects and commercial packages.

You will be working on significant retail projects for a major food retail client, giving you excellent exposure to the commercial side of construction and the opportunity to build a long-term career within the business.

About the business

This is a well-established retail specialist contractor with a turnover of more than £50 million.

They have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality retail projects nationwide and have developed long-standing relationships with some of the UK's best-known retailers.

The business is financially strong, well established and has the feel of a family-run company, with a close-knit team and a genuine focus on developing its people.

With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued growth across its retail division, they are now looking to bring a Graduate Quantity Surveyor into their commercial team.

You will be joining an experienced team who will invest time in your development, give you hands-on experience and support you as you progress through your career.

If you are looking for a business where you can learn from experienced professionals rather than being left to figure things out yourself, this could be an excellent opportunity to start your Quantity Surveying career.