Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Bouygues Construction; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK seeks a Graduate Quantity Surveyor. The role offers a two-year structured training program to develop your skills in onsite construction coordination. Applicants should have a 2:1 degree in Quantity Surveying and a passion for the construction industry. Employees enjoy competitive salaries, a discretionary bonus scheme, and chartership support, with opportunities for networking and professional development. Apply by 30 January 2026.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Discretionary bonus scheme

Structured training and hands-on experience

Support with chartership

Networking opportunities

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• A 2:1 in Quantity Surveying is required.
• A genuine interest in the construction industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Learn and develop skills to support the onsite construction process.
• Be enrolled in a two-year structured training scheme.
• Receive support for chartership.

Job description

Supporting our London & Southeast region as a Graduate Quantity Surveyor you will learn and develop the skills necessary to support the project in the co‑ordination and control of the onsite construction process. As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor you will be enrolled onto our graduate programme which is a two‑year structured training scheme. The programme is designed to enhance and develop soft skills and technical capability through a blend of classroom‑based learning and on‑the‑job training. We will provide you with the support and mechanisms to build a successful career, including support with chartership.

Please make sure you upload your current CV. It must include the following information: the name of your University, Degree course, Expected or obtained degree level, Graduation date. Please make it clear if you are about to graduate or have graduated. Closing Date: 30 January 2026.

What You’ll Need

• A 2:1 in Quantity Surveying
• A genuine interest in the construction industry

Bouygues UK is part of the Bouygues group, a diversified industrial group with a strong corporate culture, with its businesses focusing on three sectors: construction, telecoms and media. With annual sales of over €35.6 billion and operations in over 90 countries, the financial strength of the Bouygues group is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times. Bouygues UK's construction, development and project finance expertise brings a world of technical know‑how to improving the built environment. Our approach is based on collaborative thinking, cultural diversity and an appetite for challenge and innovation.

We focus on sectors where value can be added through the technical knowledge, skills and experience of Bouygues UK and the wider global Bouygues group. Sectors include residential (including social housing, PRS, private for sale homes, mixed use, care homes and student accommodation); and education (from nursery schools through to higher education) as well as technically complex projects across sectors where the company's expertise can be maximised.

Be Yourself! Here at Bouygues, we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee‑led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.

We rely on the experience and expertise of our people to help us deliver our projects. In addition to your technical expertise, we are looking for people who demonstrate our key values – Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, Sharing. We expect all staff to contribute towards our commitment to the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff and members of our supply chain. In return, we offer a challenging and rewarding working environment, with the opportunity to work across a range of high‑profile projects. Why choose Bouygues UK? Why be one of our next generation?

Benefits

• One of the most competitive starting salaries in the construction industry
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Blend of structured training and hands‑on experience
• Opportunity to work on ambitious and complex projects alongside industry‑leading experts
• Support with chartership
• UK and worldwide opportunities
• Opportunities to network with senior managers and board members
• Access to a strong next‑generation support network to share experience and offer advice
• Designated line manager to support all aspects of your development
• Volunteering opportunities