Graduate Quantity Surveyor 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Kier Group in the Northampton region is recruiting a Graduate Quantity Surveyor. The role starts with a base salary of £31,000 per year plus a car allowance on some contracts, on a permanent, full-time 2-year programme that leads to an assistant level role with potential Salary CIRCA £38k.

Based in Rushden, Northampton, the programme runs 2 years with mentorship and hands-on experience in managing the commercial and contractual aspects of projects. Start is September 2027.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying is required.
• Interest in pursuing a career in quantity surveying and construction.
• Demonstrate numerical confidence and ability to use data for decision-making.
• Willingness to learn, adapt to feedback, and hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maximising 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 confidence

Data-driven decisions

Enthusiasm to learn

Team collaboration

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

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

Location: Rushden, Northampton
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
Start:Septemebr 2027

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

As a GraduateQuantity Surveyor, you'll assist in managing all aspects of the contractual and financial side of 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 to grow your career in an environment where your development truly matters.

What will you beresponsible for?

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

Your day to day will 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
• Have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in quantity surveying and the construction industry
• Demonstrate numerical confidence and the ability to use data to support decision‑making
• You show enthusiasm for learning new skills and the ability to 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.

Application Timeline

October 2026: Initialapplications

November 2026: Application reviews

January 2027: Virtual/in-person assessment centres

It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations we reserve the right to close adverts early

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