Graduate Quantity Surveyor - Evolve

Ridge and Partners LLP; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Built Environment Consultancy in Liverpool is looking for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to engage in various projects including residential and healthcare. The role focuses on cost management with professional career support to help become a chartered Quantity Surveyor. Candidates should possess a 2:1 degree and a passion for the built environment. Opportunities for personal and professional development abound.

Benefits

Professional development funding

Access to mentorship

Continuing Professional Development opportunities

Networking with fellow graduates and apprentices

Qualifications

• Available to start full-time from 5 October 2026.
• Permanent Right to Work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare order of cost estimates and cost plans.
• Provide professional advice on costs involved in building projects.
• Evaluate proposal options with advice on efficient solutions.
• Manage the procurement and tendering process.
• Assess site project valuations, variations, and final accounts.

Skills

Curious and eager to learn

Passionate about the Built Environment

Education

2:1 bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Overview

Graduate Quantity Surveyor at Ridge you will be involved in a variety of projects including residential, healthcare, blue light, industrial, retail, hotel, and leisure among others, as part of our team providing all cost management services within our multi-disciplinary environment. As part of your career development, you will be supported by Ridge to becoming a chartered Quantity Surveyor.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of order of cost estimates and cost plans
• Providing professional advice on all costs involved in building projects
• Providing professional advice on implications of different construction methods, materials etc
• Evaluation of proposal options with advice and recommendation on the most efficient solution
• Providing professional advice on contract arrangements and conditions under which the building will be constructed
• Managing the procurement and tendering process to select the best contractor for the project
• Managing the commercial aspects of projects on site including valuations of work completed, assessments of variations and the preparation of final accounts

Requirements

• I have or am predicted a 2:1 bachelor\'s degree in Quantity Surveying obtained in 2025 or 2026
• I am available to start work full-time from 5 October 2026
• I have a permanent Right to Work in the UK and do not need visa sponsorship
• I am curious and eager to learn
• I am passionate about the Built Environment - don\'t take this one lightly! We love what we do and the Built Environment plays a vital role in the future of communities and society. It\'s important we all share that passion so we can build legacies that last.

How will my career be supported?

Your development is our priority, so you can count on having the right tools, plenty of experience and the professional support you need to succeed. Here\'s what you can expect in your first two years:

Professional support

• If you don\'t have an industry-related degree, we\'ll support and fund you to start a degree apprenticeship so you can become fully qualified in your chosen discipline
• If you want to take your existing degree on to a Master\'s, we can fund that too
• If you already hold an accredited degree for our industry, we have established guidance and a large network of internal \'chartership champions\' who will support you to gain your professional chartership

Technical learning

• We have a full timetable of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities, such as webinars, short courses and masterclasses, to enhance your skills in focused areas
• You\'ll be allocated an experienced and knowledgeable mentor to be your trusted advisor throughout your programme

Personal skills

• A tailored development plan will clearly map out opportunities for growth such as strengthening your soft skills and leadership
• You'll become a STEM ambassador, inspiring future generations of Built Environment professionals, representing us at industry events and sharing your experience to help shape tomorrow's talent
• As a part of our vibrant and supportive Future Talent Community, you\'ll connect with fellow graduates and apprentices. There will be opportunities to formally network and build your own personal connections
• Your buddy will have walked the same path as you and is there for any support you may need, offering friendly guidance on your day-to-day experience

Ridge is a Built Environment Consultancy. We provide our clients with access to a wide range of integrated expertise and professional disciplines to help them transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment. Our people make what we do possible, helping us lead the way with quality, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. That\'s why we challenge them to be the best they can be and offer exceptional training and career development opportunities at all levels. Ridge and Partners LLP