Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Involve Recruitment Ltd.; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

RICS/CIOB support

Live project exposure

Graduate salary + benefits

Job summary

Involve Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join a major £80 million student accommodation scheme in Bristol.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate or early-career surveyor to gain hands-on experience on a large-scale residential development, working alongside experienced QS professionals and a strong project team. You'll be involved from an early stage in the build programme, gaining exposure to the full lifecycle of the project—from procurement and

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related built environment discipline (or due to graduate)
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills with good attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn and work well within a team

Responsibilities

• Assist with interim valuations and cost reports
• Support measurement and pricing from drawings and specs
• Help prepare tender and subcontract documentation
• Assist in procurement of subcontractors and suppliers
• Support management of subcontractor accounts, incl. valuations, variations, final accounts
• Assist with CVRs and reporting
• Maintain cost records and project documentation
• Attend site visits and progress meetings
• Support senior surveyors with contract administration
• Assist with monthly cost/value reports

Skills

Numeracy

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management or related built environment

Tools

Excel

CostX

Bluebeam

Job description

We're looking for an Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team on a major £80 million student accommodation scheme in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate or early-career surveyor to gain hands‑on experience on a large-scale, high-profile residential development, working alongside experienced QS professionals and a strong project team.

You'll be involved from an early stage in the build programme, giving you exposure to the full lifecycle of a major project — from procurement and subcontractor management through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of interim valuations and cost reports
• Support the measurement and pricing of works from drawings and specifications
• Help prepare tender and subcontract documentation
• Assist in the procurement of subcontractors and suppliers
• Support the management of subcontractor accounts, including valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Assist with cost value reconciliations (CVRs) and reporting
• Help maintain accurate cost records and project documentation
• Attend site visits and progress meetings to monitor works on the ground
• Support senior surveyors with contract administration and correspondence
• Assist with the preparation of monthly cost/value reports

What We're Looking For

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related built environment discipline (or due to graduate)
• A genuine interest in pursuing a career in quantity surveying within a contracting environment
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills, with good attention to detail
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with measurement/cost software ("e.g. CostX, Bluebeam") is a bonus but not essential
• A proactive, willing-to-learn attitude and ability to work well within a team
• A full UK driving licence is desirable, as some site travel may be required
• Working towards (or interested in working towards) chartered status with the RICS or CIOB

What We Offer

• Structured training and mentoring from experienced QS professionals
• Support towards professional accreditation (RICS/CIOB) including study leave and course fees
• Exposure to a major live construction project from day one
• Competitive graduate salary plus benefits package
• Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing commercial team