Graduate Quantity Surveyor - Infra Projects

National Grid; Hemington; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Cycle-to-work

Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans

Joining bonus £2,000

Completion bonus £2,400

Accommodation allowance

Relocation support

Mentoring and coaching

Job summary

National Grid is seeking a Graduate Associate Quantity Surveyor for its Strategic Infrastructure team in the Nottingham area. You will support commercial management on major electricity infrastructure projects, combining office and site exposure to develop technical and stakeholder-management skills.

Starting salary is £38,472 with annual increases, and the 18-month graduate programme includes mentoring, development sessions and a pathway to a permanent role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 in Quantity Surveying.
• Interest in infrastructure, construction and commercial management.
• Eager to build knowledge in a major project environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and financial aspects of major infrastructure projects from planning to completion.
• Support cost management activities: estimating, forecasting and monitoring expenditure.
• Assist with commercial reporting and financial control; explain cost performance to project teams.
• Collaborate with contractors, suppliers and project teams on contract and supplier management.
• Assess project costs, risks, variations and changes to support informed commercial decisions.
• Contribute to value-for-money assessments to ensure efficient delivery.
• Coordinate with engineering and project delivery teams to support project success.
• Communicate commercial information and project updates to stakeholders.
• Gain practical site experience on projects and understand how major infrastructure is delivered.

Skills

Cost management

Forecasting

Contract management

Stakeholder communication

Value for money

Education

2:2 degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

National Grid is seeking a Graduate Associate Quantity Surveyor for its Strategic Infrastructure team in the Nottingham area. You will support commercial management on major electricity infrastructure projects, combining office and site exposure to develop technical and stakeholder-management skills.

Starting salary is £38,472 with annual increases, and the 18-month graduate programme includes mentoring, development sessions and a pathway to a permanent role.