Graduate Quantity Surveyor - Civils

McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured 18‑month programme

Mentoring

ILM qualification

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

McLaughlin & Harvey, a leading UK building and civil engineering contractor, invites graduates to join its 18‑month Graduate Development Programme. You will gain hands‑on experience across major projects, with dedicated mentoring and a path to an ILM qualification.

A competitive salary and benefits package accompany your development journey. As a graduate, you’ll be at the heart of projects, preparing tenders, managing subcontractors, and producing valuations and final accounts.

Qualifications

• Final year bachelor’s or HNC/HND students in Quantity Surveying or related disciplines.
• Forward thinkers with strong numeracy and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, negotiate and analyse costs for tenders and contracts.
• Ensure sub-contractors are pre-qualified in accordance with management systems.
• Procure Sub-Contractors and prepare Sub-Contractor order documentation.
• Assess and certify Sub-Contractor interim payments and issue Pay‑less notices.
• Assist on a range of legal and contractual issues.
• Prepare Interim Valuations and Final Accounts.
• Manage and value Variations.
• Produce monthly Cost Value Reconciliation on contracts.

Skills

Numeracy

Analytical skills

Team player

Education

Quantity Surveying (Bachelor/HNC/HND)

Job description

Are you ready to launch your career in the world of Quantity Surveying? Join McLaughlin & Harvey, one of the UK and Ireland’s leading building and civil engineering contractors, on our Graduate Development Programme

What’s in it for you?

• Structured 18 month programme with dedicated mentoring and clear progression routes


• Hands‑on experience across major construction and infrastructure projects


• Opportunity to complete an Institute of Leadership and Management qualification


• Competitive salary & benefits package


• Be part of a team that lives by its core values: Commitment, Collaboration and Caring

What to expect:

As a graduate, you’ll be at the heart of the project, gaining invaluable hands‑on experience for you to thrive in an evolving industry. During the programme you will have the opportunity to:

• Prepare, negotiate and analyse costs for tenders and contracts


• Ensure sub-contractors are pre‑qualified in accordance with management systems


• Procuring of Sub‑Contractors and prepare Sub‑Contractor order documentation


• Assess and certify Sub‑Contractor interim payments and issue appropriate Payment / Pay‑less notices


• Assist on a range of legal and contractual issues


• Prepare Interim Valuations and Final Accounts


• Manage and value Variations


• Produce monthly Cost Value Reconciliation on contracts

Who we’re looking for:

• Final year bachelor’s or HNC/HND students in Quantity Surveying or related disciplines


• Forward thinkers with strong numeracy and analytical skills


• Team players with drive, curiosity, and a passion for the built environment


• Eligibility to work in the UK or Ireland


• Hold a full UK driving licence

Don’t just start a job - start a career with McLaughlin & Harvey.

McLaughlin & Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every employee to care and commit to their contribution to the cultivation and maintenance of an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.

As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment where we will provide all reasonable adjustments at interview stage and beyond and commit to extending an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum job role requirements.