Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Anglian Water's @one Alliance; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglian Water's @one Alliance is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor in Peterborough with a 2:2 degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline. You will gain hands-on experience across the commercial lifecycle of major infrastructure projects and work with experienced professionals to develop skills, while relocating or travelling as required within the East of England.

The programme starts September 2027.

Qualifications

• 2:2 degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline is required.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills are essential.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to organise workload and meet deadlines; collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across the commercial lifecycle of major infrastructure projects.
• Work with experienced commercial and project professionals to develop skills.
• Contribute to the delivery and governance of commercial activities on the programme.

Skills

Numerical and analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

2:2 degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Location: Peterborough/Hybrid

At @one Alliance, we bring together eight leading organisations to deliver Anglian Water’s capital investment programme across the East of England. Together, we’re delivering projects to help protect and improve one of the UK’s most important resources - water.

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.

Business Area: @one Alliance

Start Date: September 2027

Salary: dependent on experience and skills

Start your career where you can make a difference

We’re looking for graduates 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.

You’ll need:

• 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 skills
• 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.

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.

Right to Work in the UK

Candidates 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 2026

Assessment Centre: Peterborough - 8th January 2027

Inclusion is for everyone and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong.