Graduate Quantity Surveyor

PPM Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,800 - 35,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Structured graduate development

Ongoing mentoring

Clear career progression

Job summary

PPM Recruitment is seeking a motivated Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join a leading North West contractor's commercial team in Manchester. You will support cost planning, tender prep, and value construction works, with exposure from tender stage to final accounts.

Ideal candidates hold a Quantity Surveying degree or near-graduation, with strong numerical and analytical abilities, plus solid Excel skills. The role offers a structured graduate development programme, mentoring from experienced QS,

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities are required.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist cost planning, estimating and tender preparation.
• Measure and value construction works.
• Support subcontractor procurement and account management.
• Prepare interim valuations and assist with final accounts.
• Monitor project costs and budgets.
• Assist with variations, change control and cost reporting.
• Attend site visits, client meetings and progress meetings.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation.
• Collaborate with site and commercial teams for delivery.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Education

Quantity Surveying degree or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Opportunity

Our client is a well-established and highly respected main contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects across the North West.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to recruit an ambitious Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding commercial team.

Projects Include

• Education facilities and school extensions
• Healthcare and medical refurbishments
• Commercial office developments and fit-outs
• Industrial and warehouse schemes
• Residential and mixed-use developments
• New-build and refurbishment contracts valued between £500k and £10m+

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager, you will assist with the commercial management of projects from tender stage through to final account, gaining valuable exposure to every aspect of quantity surveying.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with cost planning, estimating, and tender preparation
• Measuring and valuing construction works
• Supporting subcontractor procurement and account management
• Preparing interim valuations and assisting with final accounts
• Monitoring project costs and budgets
• Assisting with variations, change control, and cost reporting
• Attending site visits, client meetings, and project progress meetings
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and project documentation
• Working closely with site and commercial teams to ensure successful project delivery

About You

• Degree qualified (or due to graduate) in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £32,000 depending on experience
• Company pension
• Structured graduate development programme
• Full support
• Ongoing mentoring from experienced Quantity Surveyors
• Clear career progression opportunities