Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James; Swillington Common; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected construction consultancy in Leeds is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join their collaborative team. This role offers a structured development pathway, hands-on experience, and support towards achieving RICS chartership. Candidates should have a relevant degree or be on an apprenticeship pathway. The role includes cost planning, tender analysis, and client liaison, with excellent perks including a salary of £25,000 - £30,000, health insurance, and a generous pension plan.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

APC programme

Health insurance

Generous pension plan

Life assurance

Car allowance

Regular socials

Cycle to work scheme

Supportive culture

Flexible working conditions

Great work-life balance

Income protection

Internal training programmes

Health & wellness programme

Responsibilities

• Cost planning, tender analysis, contract administration, and client liaison.
• Gain hands-on experience in both pre- and post-contract work.
• Deliver a variety of projects across sectors including residential and commercial.

Skills

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Good communication and teamwork abilities

Genuine interest in the construction and property sector

Education

Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Apprenticeship pathway towards a recognised qualification

Job description

Graduate Quantity Surveyor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join a respected multi‑disciplinary construction consultancy based in Leeds. This role would suit either a recent graduate or an apprentice‑level candidate looking to take their first step into the construction industry with a structured development pathway.

The successful Graduate Quantity Surveyor will become part of a collaborative and forward‑thinking team, delivering a variety of projects across sectors such as residential, commercial, education, and healthcare. The role offers hands‑on experience and excellent support towards achieving RICS chartership, making it ideal for individuals looking to grow their careers in quantity surveying. The consultancy is known for its strong focus on staff development, offering clear progression routes and tailored mentoring. The Graduate Quantity Surveyor will be involved in cost planning, tender analysis, contract administration, and client liaison under the guidance of experienced professionals.

The company offers exposure to both pre‑ and post‑contract work, giving the Graduate Quantity Surveyor a rounded and practical understanding of the full project lifecycle. With a range of high‑profile clients and a commitment to delivering quality, this is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to build a long‑term career in the industry.

Graduate Quantity Surveyor candidates should have:

• A relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
• Alternatively, be on an apprenticeship pathway working towards a recognised qualification
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Good communication and teamwork abilities
• A genuine interest in the construction and property sector

What's in it for you?

• £25,000 – £30,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• APC programme
• Health insurance
• Hybrid working
• Generous pension plan
• Life assurance
• Mobile and laptop
• Car allowance
• Regular socials
• Cycle to work scheme
• Supportive culture
• Flexible working conditions
• Great work‑life balance
• Income protection
• Internal training programmes
• Death‑in‑service contribution
• Health & wellness programme

If you are a Graduate Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dominic Jansen at Brandon James.

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