Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Building Careers UK; Warrington; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Careers UK is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Warrington. You will gain hands-on experience across residential construction projects, supported by experienced QS professionals.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline, have strong numerical/analytical skills, and good IT/MS Office proficiency. A placement or graduate scheme exposure is advantageous, with a clear career development path.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline.
• Placement, internship or graduate scheme experience is preferred.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a commercial team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Quantity Surveyors with the commercial management of residential construction projects.
• Assisting with the preparation and review of subcontractor packages.
• Supporting the procurement of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assisting with tender analysis and comparison of quotations.
• Preparing and maintaining cost reports.
• Assisting with valuations and applications for payment.
• Monitoring project costs against budgets.
• Supporting the management of variations and compensation events.
• Assisting with subcontractor accounts and payments.
• Supporting the preparation of final accounts.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and contract documentation.
• Assisting with cost forecasting and reporting.
• Maintaining accurate commercial records.
• Working closely with site teams, planners, procurement and project management.
• Attending project and commercial meetings where required.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

MS Office

IT skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Graduate Quantity Surveyor (GradQSMHWA) Warrington, England

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Graduate Quantity Surveyor – Residential Construction

Location – Warrington, Cheshire

About the Company

Our client is an established residential construction contractor with a long-standing history within the UK construction sector. The business delivers a wide range of residential developments across the UK, including build-to-rent, multi-family, affordable housing, specialist living and high-density residential schemes.

The business has a strong forward pipeline, with projects ranging from traditional residential developments through to complex, large-scale high-rise schemes. With a focus on quality, commercial performance and delivering projects on programme, this is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to develop their career within a successful commercial team.

The Role

Our client is looking to appoint a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Warrington.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recently graduated Quantity Surveyor or someone at the early stages of their commercial career to gain hands-on experience across major residential construction projects.

Working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and the wider commercial team, you will receive support and development while gaining exposure to the full commercial lifecycle of construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting Quantity Surveyors with the commercial management of construction projects

Assisting with the preparation and review of subcontractor packages

Supporting the procurement of subcontractors and suppliers

Assisting with tender analysis and comparison of quotations

Preparing and maintaining cost reports

Assisting with valuations and applications for payment

Monitoring project costs against budgets

Supporting the management of variations and compensation events

Assisting with subcontractor accounts and payments

Supporting the preparation of final accounts

Reviewing drawings, specifications and contract documentation

Assisting with cost forecasting and reporting

Maintaining accurate commercial records

Working closely with site teams, planners, procurement and project management

Attending project and commercial meetings where required

Developing an understanding of construction contracts and commercial procedures

Supporting senior members of the commercial team across multiple projects

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Graduate Quantity Surveyor will ideally have:

A degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline

Ideally some previous construction industry experience through a placement, internship or graduate scheme

A genuine interest in developing a career within Quantity Surveying

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Excellent communication and organisational skills

A willingness to learn and develop

Ability to work effectively as part of a commercial team

Good IT and Microsoft Office skills

An understanding of construction processes and commercial principles

A proactive and commercially minded approach

Full UK driving licence would be advantageous

What's on Offer

Warrington-based position

Opportunity to work on major residential and high-rise construction projects

Exposure to build-to-rent, multi-family and affordable housing schemes

Structured career development and progression

Support from experienced commercial professionals

Opportunity to develop towards a fully qualified Quantity Surveyor position

Long-term career opportunity within an established contractor

Collaborative and supportive working environment

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If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.

Please Note: Due to the high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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