Graduate Quantity Surveyor - 2026 - UK Wide

Skanska UK Plc; East Midlands, Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and development company is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor for their UK Wide Programme starting in September 2026. This role includes opportunities for hands-on experience, professional development, and requires travel to various sites across the UK. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Quantity Surveying or similar and possess a strong attention to detail. A driving license or commitment to obtaining one is required. Join a supportive community of graduates making a real impact in local infrastructures.

Benefits

Support for professional accreditation

Employee networks access

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent (RICS accredited) required.
• Familiarity with commercial IT systems such as Oracle and proficiency with spreadsheets.
• Solid understanding of measurement and estimating processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with contract administration and commercial reporting.
• Manage data in contract management systems accurately.
• Certify and process contract change control.

Skills

Clear written and verbal communication

Strong attention to detail

Team-working mindset

Active pursuit of professional accreditation

Familiarity with commercial IT systems

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Commercial Management or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

CEMAR

ProjectWise

Job description

Graduate Quantity Surveyor - 2026 - UK Wide

General information

City/town:

Birmingham, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Kent, Manchester, Norfolk, Nottinghamshire, Watford

Job field:

Business Development

Friday, November 7, 2025

Type of contract:

Permanent

ID:

5522

Description and requirements

What do you want from your work? From your life?
If you’re looking for more than just a job, if you want to make a real difference with every decision you make, you’re in the right place.

Skanska is one of the largest construction and development companies in the world. Together, we shape how we live, work and connect – we build from the ground up and maintain your local communities, infrastructure and transportation.

Graduate Quantity Surveyor – 2026 Development Programme – UK Wide

We’re excited to open applications for our 2026 Graduate Programme, starting in September. This is your opportunity to build a meaningful career where your work contributes to healthier, greener, and more inclusive places for people to thrive.

Over two years, you’ll gain hands-on experience, structured learning, and the support of mentors who care about your growth. You’ll develop the technical and interpersonal skills to help you succeed and make a lasting impact.

This role sits within our Infrastructure operating unit, supporting our projects in various locations across the UK. Our current projects include - the A428 upgrade between the Black Cat and Caxton Gibbet roundabouts, Network Rail’s Northwest & Central framework and Anglian Water’s capital programme in Peterborough.

What you'll do:

• Assist with contract administration and commercial reporting.
• Accurately input and manage data in contract management systems.
• Certify and process contract change control by logging change notices, obtaining approvals and quantifying cost/time impacts.
• Keep detailed cost ledgers, reconcile site and procurement records and assist in cost negotiation and agreement with subcontractors.
• Actively engage with the Skanska Graduate Programme for professional development towards chartered status.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Commercial Management or equivalent (RICS accredited).
• Familiarity with commercial IT systems (e.g., Oracle, CEMAR, ProjectWise) and proficiency with spreadsheets for costing, data manipulation and basic modelling.
• Solid understanding of measurement and estimating (take-offs, cost checks, bills of quantities or schedule of rates) and awareness of contract variation, notices and claims processes.
• Clear written and verbal communication, strong attention to detail, team-working mindset and active pursuit of professional accreditation.
• This role requires visits to sites across the UK. As such, we would expect you to have a driving licence or work towards obtaining one within your first year of working with us.

What we offer:

• You will join a community of 100+ graduates and apprentices, with opportunities to build networks and collaborate across the business
• Support and guidance from experienced leaders and teams, plus development pathways to help you achieve professional accreditation — we cover membership expenses for the professional body of your choice
• Regular professional and social events
• Opportunities to volunteer at least one day per year
• Access to our employee networks including Women’s, Ability, Pride, O.N.E (Origins Nationality Ethnicity), Military, and Mental Health & Wellbeing
• My Rewards discounts and cycle to work scheme to support a healthy work–life balance where possible
• You would be joining a mental-health-aware organisation and will have access to wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme, mental health ambassador network and wellbeing conversations

Programme start date:September 2026 - Join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.

Interviews: Assessment Centres for this role will be held in person during the week of 15th December 2025.

Equal opportunities

We value diversity and strive to create inclusive teams — we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and protected characteristics and believe different perspectives make us stronger.

Flexible working and reasonable adjustments

Please ask about flexibility at interview and we will explore what is possible for the role. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] so we can support you.

More information about the role

Please note this advert may not include every assigned duty or responsibility and may be amended at Skanska’s discretion, including the closing date; if you have questions contact [e-mail] .