Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Arc Machines, Inc.; Tendring; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential developer in Essex seeks a motivated Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join their team for a high-end new build project. The role provides an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to participate in project management and commercial tasks within a supportive environment, while enjoying competitive salary, benefits, and career progression. A driving license and own transport are mandatory.

Benefits

£5,000 car allowance

Annual bonus (approx. 10%)

33 days annual leave

Private medical scheme (BUPA)

Pension scheme (up to 7% contribution)

Death in Service (3x salary)

Regular company trips and social events

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or soon-to-be in Quantity Surveying.
• Proactive team player with attention to detail.
• Genuine interest in construction and surveying.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing cost estimates and tender documents.
• Support cost planning and control throughout projects.
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Contribute to valuations, change management, and final accounts.
• Carry out site visits and progress monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with heritage conservation standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Organisational abilities

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Overview

Salary: £40-£45k + £5,000 car allowance + bonus + benefits
Location: Manningtree, Essex

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join an award winning residential developer on a high-end new build project in Manningtree, Essex.

This role would suit an ambitious graduate looking to start their career within a supportive environment and a growing business who work to the highest quality on unique and high-profile developments. You'll bring a thirst for knowledge and a degree in Quantity Surveying along with a can-do attitude and drive to progress in your career.

You’ll assist in the commercial management of projects from tender through to completion, working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers and senior leadership.

Due to location of this and future projects, you MUST have a driving licence and own transport.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing cost estimates, tender documents, and bills of quantities
• Support cost planning and control throughout project lifecycles
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and clients to ensure financial accuracy and transparency
• Contribute to valuations, change management, and final accounts
• Carry out site visits and progress monitoring
• Ensure compliance with heritage conservation standards and project-specific requirements

About You

• A recent graduate (or soon-to-be) in Quantity Surveying
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• A proactive team player with attention to detail and a genuine interest

Package

• £40-£45k basic salary
• £5,000 car allowance
• Annual bonus (approx. 10% based on individual and company performance)
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays, with Christmas shutdown)
• Private medical scheme (BUPA, post-probation)
• Pension scheme (up to 7% employer contribution via salary sacrifice)
• Death in Service (3x salary)
• Regular company trips and social events

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive and stable developer with a strong pipeline of work and a collaborative working culture.