Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Kier Group; Lewes; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor for the Infrastructure team on a Southern Water project in Falmer, East Sussex. This permanent, full-time 2-year pathway will lead to an assistant level role with potential salary up to around £38k.

Starting in September 2027, the role includes budgets, on-site valuation, tender preparation, and financial reporting. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or currently working towards one.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking with excellent attention to detail.
• Teamwork and collaboration with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and managing project budgets, cost plans, and cost estimates.
• Support measurement and valuation of work done on-site.
• Help prepare and submit tenders and contract documents.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to monitor progress and ensure specifications.
• Collaborate with the project team to prepare progress reports and financial statements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

We're looking for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join our Infrastructure team based on our Southern Water project in Falmer, East Sussex .

Location: Falmer, East Sussex

Hours: 40 hours per week

Starting Salary: £31,000 per annum with potential £4,750 car allowance depending on eligibility and project

Pathway: Permanent, Full-time 2-year programme, leading to assistant level role upon completion with salary potential of CIRCA £38k

Starting date: September 2027

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you'll assist in managing the contractual and financial aspects of infrastructure projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and develop a strong foundation in quantity surveying. You'll be supported in your professional development as you build your career with us.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the Quantity Surveying team, supporting them in delivering successful infrastructure projects. Your day to day will include:

• Assisting in preparing and managing project budgets, cost plans, and cost estimates
• Supporting the measurement and valuation of work done on-site
• Helping prepare and submit tenders and contract documents
• Conducting site visits and inspections to monitor progress and ensure work meets specifications
• Collaborating with the project team to prepare progress reports and financial statements

What are the benefits for you?

• Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.

• Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills.

• Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network.

• Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for people due to graduate in 2027, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with a degree in Quantity Surveying.

• Have a degree in Quantity Surveying or are currently working towards one
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in pursuing a career in quantity surveying and the construction industry
• Have strong analytical and critical thinking skills with excellent attention to detailWork effectively as part of a team, demonstrating collaboration, reliability, and respect for others
• Hold a Full driving licence

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box,

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Recruitment timeline

October 2026: Initial applications

November 2026: Application reviews

January 2027 onwards: In-person assessment centres