Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Newport; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions in Newport is seeking a motivated Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join a professional construction team. You will gain practical experience across the full project lifecycle, supporting cost planning, procurement, contract administration, valuations and financial reporting.

This role offers a clear path to professional development and potential RICS accreditation, with 37 hours per week and a salary package up to £36,581 per annum.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Understanding of QS principles and construction costs.
• Interest in procurement and contract administration; pursuing RICS or similar accreditation.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage workloads.
• Good written and verbal communication; ability to present findings clearly.
• Proactive, commercially aware and eager to build a career in QS.
• Full UK driving licence; willingness to travel to offices/sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cost estimates, budgets and cashflow forecasts.
• Support cost plans and financial records development and maintenance.
• Assist with measuring and quantifying construction works.
• Maintain commercial records and cost reports.
• Monitor expenditure against budgets.
• Support procurement activities and tender documentation.
• Assist with contract administration and appointments.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Planning & prioritising

Relationship building

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelors in Quantity Surveying/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Newport
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: Up to £36,581 per annum
Contract: Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and commercially minded Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join a professional construction team in Newport.

Working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers, you will gain practical experience across the full construction project lifecycle, supporting with cost planning, procurement, contract administration, valuations and financial reporting.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to build a long-term career in Quantity Surveying, with the opportunity to develop your technical and commercial knowledge while working towards professional development and potential RICS accreditation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of cost estimates, project budgets and cashflow forecasts.
• Support the development and maintenance of project cost plans and financial records.
• Assist with measuring and quantifying construction works.
• Maintain accurate commercial records, cost reports and project documentation.
• Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets.
• Support procurement activities, including preparing tender documentation, obtaining quotations and evaluating submissions.
• Assist with the administration of construction contracts and consultant appointments.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of contract documentation.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants and suppliers regarding commercial matters.
• Develop an understanding of construction contract forms, including NEC and JCT.
• Support Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers with the commercial management of construction projects.
• Attend site visits, progress meetings and project reviews as required.
• Assist with monitoring project performance against cost and programme targets.
• Support the management of variations, change control and compensation events.
• Assist with project valuations and final accounts.
• Prepare financial reports, cost updates and expenditure forecasts.
• Assist with identifying emerging commercial risks and maintaining accurate records of project commitments and expenditure.
• Build positive working relationships with contractors, consultants, clients and internal teams.
• Support meetings, reporting and communication of commercial information to stakeholders.
• Assist with identifying and monitoring commercial and project risks.
• Ensure work is carried out in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and statutory requirements.

About You

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• An understanding of Quantity Surveying principles and construction costs.
• An interest in developing knowledge of construction procurement and contract administration.
• An interest in working towards RICS accreditation or a similar professional qualification.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to plan, prioritise and manage workloads effectively.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to analyse information and present findings clearly.
• The confidence to build positive working relationships with contractors, consultants, clients and colleagues.
• A proactive and commercially aware approach.
• A willingness to learn, develop and build a career within Quantity Surveying.
• Competence using Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365.
• A full UK driving licence, as occasional travel to offices and construction sites may be required.

Closing date is 02.11.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.