Graduate Quantity Surveyor – Groundworks & Civil (UK Travel)

Nicholas Associates Graduate Placements; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Graduate Placements in Surrey is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join a groundworks and civil engineering team on major housebuilding projects. You will support commercial activities, cost planning and contract engagement while developing through the surveying team.

The role requires an honours degree in Quantity Surveying, strong IT skills, and a practical, analytical mindset. Willingness to travel to UK sites and a valid UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Recently graduated with a Quantity Surveying degree.
• Competent IT skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen.
• Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure as part of a team and individually
• Willing to travel to sites throughout the UK.
• Valid UK Driving Licence

Responsibilities

• Work within the Quantity Surveying Team to manage all commercial elements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Minimise costs and enhance value for money
• Achieve the required standards and quality in accordance with contract and client expectations.
• Ensuring contractual and commercial risks and opportunities are identified and addressed.
• Cost planning and contract engagement
• Sourcing specified materials based on cost & quality.
• Attend progress meetings to respond to commercial matters raised.
• Ongoing liaison with site team, supply chain and Clients' representatives
• Support and advise the project manager in respect of fulfilment of all contractual obligations.

Skills

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Teamwork under pressure

Willing to travel

UK Driving Licence

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Nicholas Associates Graduate Placements in Surrey is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join a groundworks and civil engineering team on major housebuilding projects. You will support commercial activities, cost planning and contract engagement while developing through the surveying team.

The role requires an honours degree in Quantity Surveying, strong IT skills, and a practical, analytical mindset. Willingness to travel to UK sites and a valid UK driving licence are essential.