Graduate Quantity Surveyor

MWH Treatment; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Gym memberships

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Scheme

Job summary

MWH Treatment invites graduates to join the 2027 intake for a career in Quantity Surveying. You will engage with the commercial lifecycle of major infrastructure projects and learn from experienced professionals within a growing UK design and build contractor in the water sector.

The graduate programme offers a flexible, learning-focused environment with opportunities to develop technical knowledge, gain professional experience, and pursue long-term career goals.

Qualifications

• 2:2 degree or above in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organise workload and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across the commercial lifecycle of major infrastructure projects.
• Work alongside experienced commercial and project professionals to develop skills.
• Contribute to day-to-day commercial activities and support career development.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organisational skills

Collaborative mindset

Willingness to learn

Education

2:2 degree or above in Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management related degree (optional)

Job description

We’re looking for graduates for the 2027 intake, who are curious, collaborative and keen to build a career in Quantity Surveying. And who enjoy working with people, solving problems and learning new things.

It’s your career, let’s shape it together!

The graduate programme is tailored to your needs with a flexible and varied learning environment, you’ll feel empowered to make decisions and harness your knowledge and practical skills. The sky’s the limit!

We pride ourselves on putting people first with an inclusive and rewarding culture where success is recognised. Dedicated to attracting, retaining and enabling the development of our graduates to maximise potential.

As a growing company within the RSK group, we can offer a multitude of opportunities. MWH Treatment is preparing to play its part as one of the UK’s leading Design and Build Contractors in the Water Industry.

Responsibilities

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be part of this exciting programme from the start, gaining hands-on experience across the commercial lifecycle of major infrastructure projects.

You’ll work alongside experienced commercial and project professionals, building your knowledge, developing your skills and working towards a successful career in Quantity Surveying.

You’ll be supported throughout your development, with opportunities to build your technical knowledge, gain professional experience and work towards your longer-term career goals.

Why this work matters

The water industry is facing significant challenges, from a changing climate and increasing demand to the need to protect the natural environment.

The projects you’ll work on will play a part in maintaining and improving the infrastructure we rely on every day, while helping to use water responsibility.

It’s an opportunity to develop a career in Quantity Surveying while contributing to work that has a lasting impact on communities, customers and the environment.

If you’re ready to start your career, learn from experienced professionals and build your future in a sector that really matters, we’d like to hear from you.

What’s in it for me?Along with of structured learning and development throughout your graduate scheme and beyond, MWH also offer a variety of benefits, such as;A competitive starting salary6 monthly salary increases, rewarding your commitment to your development and training25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)Some flexibility with hybrid workingCompetitive and flexible contribution pension schemeFor rolesPrivate medical insuranceGym membershipsTechnology salary sacrifice schemeCycle to Work schemeEmployee Assistance Scheme - free mental health support, financial adviceAnd many more benefits including Sports and Social club membership

Sounding Good?

What will I need to be considered?

• A 2:2 degree or above in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Good written and verbal communication skill
• The ability to organise your workload and meet deadlines
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn
• An interest in infrastructure, construction or the built environment
• A full UK driving licence, or the ability to travel between project locations where required
• We welcome applications from candidates outside the region who are willing and able to relocate or travel to Peterborough and the East Anglia Region.

Right to Work in the UKCandidates must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Closing date: 30th October 2026Assessment Centre: 8th January 2027