Graduate Quantity Surveyor

OCU; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU in Sheffield is seeking a Quantity Surveyor Graduate to support the commercial and project teams with cost management, procurement, and contractual administration. This role offers structured development towards becoming a fully qualified Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager, providing exposure to the full project lifecycle from tendering to final account. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and strong numerical skills, with proficiency in Excel. The position is focused on a collaborative work environment and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Business, or related discipline.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good understanding of basic commercial and contractual principles.
• Proficient with Excel and analytical tools.
• Clear, confident communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing cost plans, budgets, and monthly commercial reports.
• Support administration of NEC, FIDIC, or other contract forms.
• Assist in preparing tender packages and evaluations.
• Conduct basic measurement and take-offs from drawings.
• Maintain accurate records, commercial logs, registers, and documentation.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline

Job description

Description

The Quantity Surveyor Graduate supports the commercial and project teams with cost management, procurement, forecasting, and contractual administration. The role provides structured development towards becoming a fully qualified Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager, gaining exposure to the full project lifecycle from tendering through to final account.

Application Deadline: 7 September 2026

Department: Water

Location: Sheffield

Key Responsibilities

Cost Management & Reporting

• Assist in preparing cost plans, budgets, and monthly commercial reports.
• Support tracking of project costs, forecasts, cashflow, and value of work done.
• Help assess variations, compensation events, and change control.
• Contribute to identifying cost risks and opportunities.

Contract Administration

• Support administration of NEC, FIDIC, or other contract forms.
• Assist with issuing notices, maintaining registers, and recording early warnings.
• Help ensure compliance with contractual obligations and governance processes.

Procurement & Supply Chain Support

• Assist in preparing tender packages, evaluations, and award recommendations.
• Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain quotations and manage enquiries.
• Support ongoing subcontract management, payment assessments, and performance reviews.

Measurement & Valuation

• Conduct basic measurement and take-offs from drawings.
• Support preparation of bills of quantities and schedules of rates.
• Assist with onsite progress assessments for monthly valuations.

Commercial Controls

• Maintain accurate records, commercial logs, registers, and documentation.
• Support audit readiness by ensuring documentation is complete and traceable.
• Help prepare data for earned value analysis and KPI reporting.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with project managers, planners, engineers, and finance teams.
• Attend project meetings to understand programme issues, risks, and commercial drivers.
• Liaise with client commercial representatives under guidance.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Business, or related discipline.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good understanding of basic commercial and contractual principles.
• Proficient with Excel and analytical tools.
• Clear, confident communication skills.
• Organised, detail-focused, and able to prioritise effectively.

To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process by emailing [e-mail].