Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Workforce People and Data Ltd; Uckfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range £28k-£30k

Career development

Live projects exposure

Mentor support

Career progression

Training opportunities

Established business

Job summary

Workforce People and Data Ltd is recruiting a Graduate Quantity Surveyor in Uckfield, East Sussex. The role offers £28,000–£30,000 plus package and the chance to learn from an established specialist subcontractor.

You will work within the commercial team on live projects, supporting valuations, pricing, procurement and cost reporting while developing industry skills and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline.
• Recently qualified or near completion of QS studies.
• Commercial awareness and numeracy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with valuations and payment applications.
• Measure and price works.
• Assist with subcontractor and supplier procurement.
• Prepare cost reports and monitor project costs.
• Assist with variations and change control and final accounts.
• Support senior commercial team with day-to-day QS duties.
• Liaise with site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and clients.

Skills

Numerate

Organised

Good communicator

Microsoft Office

Team player

Keen to learn

Education

QS degree or HNC/HND

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Graduate Quantity Surveyor Uckfield, East Sussex £28,000 - £30,000 + package

A specialist subcontractor based in Uckfield, East Sussex is looking to recruit a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified Quantity Surveyor or graduate looking to start your career with an established specialist contractor. You will receive hands-on experience across live projects and work closely with experienced commercial staff who can support your development.

The Role

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you will assist with the commercial management of projects from procurement through to completion.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with valuations and payment applications
• Measuring and pricing works
• Assisting with subcontractor and supplier procurement
• Preparing cost reports
• Monitoring project costs and expenditure
• Assisting with variations and change control
• Reviewing subcontractor accounts
• Assisting with final accounts
• Supporting the senior commercial team with day-to-day QS duties
• Liaising with site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and clients

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have recently completed, or be close to completing, a degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline.

The company is looking for someone who is:

• Keen to build a career in Quantity Surveying
• Commercially minded and numerate
• Organised and methodical
• A good communicator
• Confident using Microsoft Office
• Keen to learn and develop
• Comfortable working as part of a team

Previous construction experience, placement experience or an industrial placement within a commercial environment would be advantageous, but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £28,000 - £30,000, depending on experience
• Excellent opportunity for a graduate to develop within a specialist subcontractor
• Hands-on exposure to live construction projects
• Support from experienced commercial professionals
• Long-term career progression
• Professional development and training
• Established and growing business