Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Commercial Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £30,000 - £40,000

Excellent package

Job summary

Commercial Ltd in Warrington is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on major residential construction projects. You will work alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors to gain hands-on experience across the full commercial lifecycle.

The successful candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, a genuine interest in a QS career, strong numerical skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good communication and organisational abilities.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a graduate role.

Responsibilities

• Support senior QS with commercial management of construction projects.
• Assist with subcontractor packages preparation and review.
• Support subcontractor and supplier procurement.
• Assist with tender analysis and cost reporting.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and cost forecasting.
• Attend project and commercial meetings as required.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical ability

Communication

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 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
• Good attention to detail
• 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

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.

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

Full UK driving licence would be advantageous

What's on Offer

• £30,000 - £40,000 salary
• Excellent package