Graduate Quantity Surveyor: Build impactful water projects

Tilbury Douglas; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance Related Pay

Pension up to 8% matching

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing support

Volunteer days

Job summary

Tilbury Douglas is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to support cost management across water sector projects in the South West. You will rotate across commercial and project teams, gaining hands-on experience from day one on live construction sites in Devon.

You will develop technical, commercial and professional skills with mentoring and structured training aimed at RICS accreditation, building a strong foundation for your early career in quantity surveying.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (2:2 or above).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and on site.
• Real problem-solving and numerical analysis mindset.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to cost estimates, budgets and tender submissions that shape project delivery.
• Support procurement of subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring best value.
• Track and monitor project costs, valuations and payments.
• Help assess and manage risks, opportunities and variations.
• Produce clear reports and documentation to support client decisions.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaborative mindset

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management degree (2:2+)

Job description

Tilbury Douglas is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to support cost management across water sector projects in the South West. You will rotate across commercial and project teams, gaining hands-on experience from day one on live construction sites in Devon.

You will develop technical, commercial and professional skills with mentoring and structured training aimed at RICS accreditation, building a strong foundation for your early career in quantity surveying.