Graduate Quantity Surveyor 2027

Kier Group; Bentfield; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor for the Essex region, based in Stansted. The role offers a 2‑year permanent, full‑time programme with a starting salary of £31,000 per annum plus a car allowance on some contracts, and a path to an assistant level role with salary potential around £38k.

You will support the commercial and financial sides of projects, gain hands‑on experience, receive mentorship, and develop a strong foundation in quantity surveying within a collaborative

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying is required.
• Strong numerical and data analysis abilities are essential.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maximizing gross profit for projects.
• Manage commercial resources of the project.
• Assess, review, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Help prepare and submit tenders and contract documents.
• Collaborate with the project team to prepare progress reports and financial statements.

Skills

Numerical aptitude

Data analysis

Learning mindset

UK Driving Licence

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

We're looking for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join our team based in the Essex region.

Location: Stansted, Essex
Hours: 40 hours per week
Starting Salary: £31,000 per annum + Car Allowance (on some contracts)
Pathway: Permanent, Full-time 2-year programme, leading to assistant level role upon completion with salary potential of CIRCA £38k
Starting date: September 2027

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you will assist in managing all aspects of the contractual and financial side of projects. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands‑on experience, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and develop a strong foundation in quantity surveying. You'll be working in an environment where innovation and collaboration are valued, and where your contributions will help deliver successful outcomes for our clients.

Whatwill you be responsible for?

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the team, supporting them in delivering projects successfully.

Your day to daywill include:

• Assisting in maximising gross profit for projects
• Managing commercial resources of the project
• Assessing, reviewing, and mitigating commercial and contractual risks
• Helping prepare and submit tenders and contract documents
• Collaborating with the project team to prepare progress reports and financial statements

What are the benefits for you?

• Practical experience: gain valuable hands‑on experience in your field.
• Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills.
• Networking:build professional relationships and expand your network.
• Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths.

What are we looking for?

This role of Graduate Quantity Surveyor is great for you if:

• You hold a degree in Quantity Surveying
• You demonstrate a genuine interest in pursuing a career in quantity surveying and the construction industry, with clear motivation to learn and develop professionally
• You have numerical confidence and the ability to use data to support decision‑making
• You show enthusiasm for learning new skills and knowledge, and can adapt in response to feedback
• You hold a full UK driving licence

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case‑by‑case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks.

Application Timeline

October 2026: Initialapplications

November 2026: Application reviews

January 2027: Virtual/in-person assessment centres

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