Graduate Quantity Surveyor – Hybrid, Water & Infra

Avove; North East; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan

Avove Discount Scheme

Family friendly policies

Lifestyle benefit options

Financial wellbeing programme

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Avove invites graduates to join our two-year Graduate Programme in Durham, with hybrid office/site work and a September 2027 start. As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you’ll work with experienced teams on water and infrastructure projects from planning to completion.

You’ll learn about project costs, contracts, procurement, payments and commercial risk, while receiving tailored development days, masterclasses and mentoring to unlock your potential.

Qualifications

• Degree subject can be any, if completed or expected by summer 2027
• A degree related to quantity surveying, commercial management, construction management, business or finance could be helpful
• Must be able to travel to project sites and client locations when needed
• Not eligible for sponsorship under Skilled Worker Visa; alternative right to work required

Responsibilities

• Experience the commercial side of projects from early planning through to completion
• Learn how project costs, budgets and forecasts are managed
• Build understanding of contracts, procurement, payments, risks and changes
• Work with different teams across the business to see how their work connects
• Develop skills in reviewing commercial information and keeping project records
• Engage with suppliers and subcontractors and learn how strong relationships are built
• Attend project meetings and site visits to observe delivery in action

Skills

Curious

Team player

Good communication

Organised

Education

Any degree acceptable

Quant/Supply degree helpful

Job description

Avove invites graduates to join our two-year Graduate Programme in Durham, with hybrid office/site work and a September 2027 start. As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you’ll work with experienced teams on water and infrastructure projects from planning to completion.

You’ll learn about project costs, contracts, procurement, payments and commercial risk, while receiving tailored development days, masterclasses and mentoring to unlock your potential.