Graduate Quantity Surveyor- 2027

Kier Group; Kelsale; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join the Infrastructure team on the Sizewell C project in Suffolk. Based at Kier Main Compound, Off A12, Kelsale, you will support the commercial and financial aspects of major infrastructure works while gaining hands‑on experience.

Starting September 2027, this 2-year permanent programme leads to an assistant level role with salary potential around £38k.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or currently working towards one.
• Strong analytical and numeric skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in preparing and managing project budgets, cost plans, and cost estimates.
• Supporting measurement and valuation of work on-site.
• Helping prepare and submit tenders and contract documents.
• Conducting site visits and inspections to monitor progress and ensure work meets specifications.
• Collaborating with the project team to prepare progress reports and financial statements.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Full driving licence

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Graduate Quantity Surveyor.

We're looking for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join our Infrastructure team based on our Sizewell C project in Suffolk.

Location: Kier Main Compound, Off A12, Kelsale, Suffolk

Hours: 40 hours per week

Starting Salary: £31,000 per annumwith potential £4,750 car allowance depending on eligibility and project

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'll assist in managing the contractual and financial aspects of infrastructure projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on experience, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and develop a strong foundation in quantity surveying. You'll be supported in your professional development as you build your career with us.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the Quantity Surveying team, supporting them in delivering successful infrastructure projects. Your day to day will include:

• Assisting in preparing and managing project budgets, cost plans, and cost estimates
• Supporting the measurement and valuation of work done on‑site
• Helping prepare and submit tenders and contract documents
• Conducting site visits and inspections to monitor progress and ensure work meets specifications
• 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?

We're looking for people due to graduate in 2027, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with a degree in Quantity Surveying.

• Have a degree in Quantity Surveying or are currently working towards one
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in pursuing a career in quantity surveying and the construction industry
• Have strong analytical and critical thinking skills with excellent attention to detail
• Work effectively as part of a team, demonstrating collaboration, reliability, and respect for others
• Hold a Full driving licence

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box,

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.

Recruitment timeline

October 2026: Initial applications

November 2026: Application reviews

January 2027 onwards: In-person assessment centres