Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Sir Robert McAlpine; Taunton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join their structured development programme. This opportunity will equip you with the skills necessary to manage projects effectively and work towards chartered status. You will gain experience on significant projects and learn from industry experts, all while contributing to iconic constructions. The firm values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, especially from underrepresented groups.

Benefits

Performance-related progression opportunities

Flexible benefits packages

Qualifications

• Degree or Masters in a relevant subject.
• Work experience in the discipline is desirable but not essential.
• Passion for problem solving.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured Graduate development programme.
• Build experience on complex and high-profile projects.
• Learn from skilled industry professionals.
• Tackle challenges that enhance and stretch skills.

Skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree or Masters in a relevant qualification

Job description

This is a full time Graduate opportunity starting with SRM in September 2026 (or before where suitable)

As a Graduate joining SRM, you'll start your exciting career on our 2-year structured programme. It will equip you with relevant skills, help you manage projects efficiently, whilst shaping your leadership style. Specialist technical modules relevant to your discipline will complement the core elements, to grow your confidence within your role, providing the perfect launch pad for your career.

Why join us?

Across the country, you'll find iconic landmarks built by Sir Robert McAlpine. Cornwall's Eden Project, the National Stadium in Wales, Birmingham's Bull Ring, London's Emirates Stadium.

By joining us now, you can play your part in delivering the next generation of outstanding projects that will continue our 150-year legacy. Our family-owned business is where to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

The Graduate Quantity Surveyor role

Will sit within a commercial team reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor.

The role will;

• Be a structured Graduate development programme and support you in working towards chartered status
• Build up your experience on complex and high-profile projects
• Enable you to learn from some of the industry's most skilled professionals
• Allow you to tackle difficult challenges that stretch and strengthen your skills

Your profile

• A degree or Masters in a relevant qualification
• Work experience, ideally in the discipline of interest (not essential)
• A passion for problem solving
• Eligible to work in the UK
• A full driving licence

Rewards

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.