Graduate Quantity Surveyor 2027 - Infrastructure

Galliford Try Group

Cheltenham

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 34,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Salary £31,250 starting
Company car / car benefit scheme
28 days holiday + buy/sell
Private medical insurance
Volunteer days
Agile working
Savings/Share schemes

Job summary

Galliford Try Group in the UK is offering a two-year Graduate Quantity Surveyor 2027 Infrastructure programme starting September 2027. You will work under a line manager on commercial administration, reporting and cost control for major projects, with exposure to procurement, change management and value reporting. The programme funds qualifications and includes mentoring and a promotion on completion.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management (or similar) by Sept 2027.
  • Full UK driving licence (or currently learning) and expected by 6 Sept 2027.
  • Eligibility to live and work in the UK without restriction.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in commercial administration, reporting and performance on large or multiple projects.
  • Learn to use cost reporting software to report cost and value.
  • Assist in procurement of Subcontractors and evaluate bids.
  • Produce Subcontractor documentation and notices as required.
  • Assist in change management and compensation event quotations.

Skills

Collaborator
Problem solver
Self-starter
Adaptable
Inquisitive

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management

Job description

Graduate Quantity Surveyor 2027 - Infrastructure
Locations: Cheltenham (M5)
Closing Date: 3rd December 2026
Become a part of the UK’s top-rated construction and civil engineering graduate programme. Recognised as the No.1 choice for graduates and apprentices by TheJobCrowd and winner of the Environmental and Ethical Awareness category.

Our Graduate Development Programme is designed to give you a rich, hands‑on experience where you will develop your technical skills, grow your network and gain professional qualifications if you want to.

Work with some of the best people in the industry in a full‑time role, as you start an exciting and rewarding career where you will be enabled to add value to society.

We are proud to be a platinum member of the 5% club member based on the quality of training and development of our ‘earn as you learn’ opportunities.

What will you be doing?

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you will work closely with your line manager to assist in the commercial administration, reporting and performance on a single large project or several smaller schemes.

You will:

  • Learn to use the latest software tools to accurately report cost and value to the business unit
  • Interpret and critically evaluate expenditure reports produced by internal cost systems
  • Be involved in the procurement of Subcontract partners including preparation of bid enquiry documentation and critical evaluation of bids
  • Produce Subcontract documentation
  • Assist in the production and issue of commercial notices, to both the Client and Subcontractors, as required by the form of contract and the law
  • Assist in the management of change in accordance with the form of contract, including the production and submission of Compensation Event Quotations and the maintenance of detailed schedules of value
  • Provide information to the Commercial team to assist in the production of monthly payment applications to the Client
  • Liaise with operational and engineering staff to maintain site records
  • Collate and calculate information required to assist the Commercial team in the production and maintenance of a detailed ‘cost to complete’ including schedules of Subcontractor ‘liabilities’

This role is available for a September 2027 start, with the possibility of an earlier start date to suit yourself and the business.

As part of the graduate programme you will be expected to work in and around the location advertised, with the possibility for expanding travel to other projects and locations in the future. This may include staying away from home.

Who are we?

As a leading construction company, we aim to improve the UK's built environment and deliver lasting change in the communities we work in. In Scotland, you’ll know us as Morrison Construction.

Our purpose is to improve lives by building facilities and infrastructure, support our team's growth, promote best practices in our supply chain, and care for the environment. At Galliford Try, we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential, emphasising health, safety and wellbeing through our 'Be Well' program, which offers gym discounts and support for various wellbeing topics.

Encouraged by our people-orientated values, we invite motivated and enthusiastic people to join us in making a meaningful difference.

What do we offer?

Our development programme lasts for two years and runs in parallel to your permanent job, covering 7 modules designed to bring out your interpersonal and leadership skills, and complement the hands‑on technical experience that you will gain in your role.

If you decide to work towards professional qualifications, we will fully fund your qualification and pair you with a dedicated mentor. Our programme concludes with a celebration of you and a promotion within your role to start the next stage of your career.

  • A starting salary of £31,250
  • Company car / car benefit scheme (role dependent)
  • 28 days holiday excluding bank holidays, increasing with years of service, with an option of utilising our holiday purchase scheme
  • Private medical insurance
  • Two paid volunteering days per year
  • Agile working programme
  • A range of benefit schemes including: Save as You Earn share purchase scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, Pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and GT Plus for discounts on your favourite brands and holidays.
What are we looking for?

We invite applications from graduates who are passionate about the industry and have achieved, or are on track to achieve a Bachelors or Masters degree in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management(or similar) prior to September 2027.

A full UK driving licence (or currently learning, you will be expected to have obtained a Full UK Driving Licence by 6th September 2027) and the eligibility to live and work in the UK without restriction is essential for this role.

You will be:

  • A collaborator: You work and communicate effectively with lots of different people at different levels, providing valuable input into key projects.
  • A problem‑solver: You look at potential solutions from all angles, bringing ideas and solutions to the table.
  • A self‑starter: Embrace ownership on your tasks and projects, you’re motivated to improve and develop your own skills.
  • An adapter: You have a flexible approach to work, able to adapt to new circumstances or change in plans and you can positively change direction when needed.
  • An inquisitor: Being curious comes naturally to you, you ask questions to learn and understand more.

We believe recruitment should be human. Every application is reviewed personally by a member of our team, not screened out by artificial intelligence (AI). If we use AI tools at any stage of the process, we'll let you know what they're being used for and why. In return, we ask for you to be yourself, we're interested in your experiences, motivations and potential, so we encourage applications written in your own voice.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role?

At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact earlycareers@gallifordtry.co.uk if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other Early Careers positions available please contactour Early Careers teamonearlycareers@gallifordtry.co.uk

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