Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Involve Recruitment Ltd.; West of England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training and mentoring

Accreditation support (RICS/CIOB)

Exposure to major live project

Job summary

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

This role offers hands-on exposure to cost control, procurement, and subcontractor management from day one, with mentorship from experienced QS professionals within a busy commercial team. You'll develop through the full lifecycle of the project, assisting with valuations, cost reports, tender documentation, and CVRs while building strong cost records and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related built environment discipline
• Interest in pursuing a career in quantity surveying within contracting
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; CostX/Bluebeam experience bonus
• Willingness to learn and work in a team
• Full UK driving licence desirable and chartered status with RICS/CIOB not required yet

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Numeracy

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related built environment

Tools

Microsoft 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