Graduate Quantity Surveyor: Launch Your Construction Career

TipTopJob; Newport; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob in Newport is seeking a motivated Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join a professional construction team. You will support cost planning, procurement, contract administration, valuations and financial reporting across the full project lifecycle, gaining practical experience from experienced QS and PMs.

This permanent role offers a clear path to professional development and potential RICS accreditation, with 37 hours per week and a competitive salary in line with graduate entry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Understanding of Quantity Surveying principles and construction costs.
• Interest in construction procurement and contract administration.
• Interest in pursuing RICS accreditation or similar.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage workloads.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyse information and present findings clearly.
• Confidence to build relationships with contractors, consultants, clients and colleagues.
• Proactive and commercially aware approach.
• Willingness to learn and build a career in QS.
• Competence using Microsoft Office/M365.
• Full UK driving licence for occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cost estimates, project budgets and cashflow forecasts.
• Support development and maintenance of project cost plans and financial records.
• Assist with measuring and quantifying construction works.
• Maintain commercial records, cost reports and documentation.
• Monitor expenditure against budgets.
• Support procurement activities and tender processes.
• Assist with contract administration and consultant appointments.
• Support contract documentation preparation and maintenance.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants and suppliers on commercial matters.
• Understand NEC and JCT contract forms.
• Support commercial management of projects with QS and PMs.
• Attend site visits, progress meetings and reviews.
• Monitor performance against cost and programme targets.
• Manage variations, change control and compensation events.
• Assist with valuations and final accounts.
• Prepare financial reports and forecasts.
• Identify and monitor commercial and project risks, and document commitments.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and communicate commercial information.
• Assist in identifying and monitoring risks.

Skills

Cost estimation

Budgeting

Contract administration

Project coordination

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

TipTopJob in Newport is seeking a motivated Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join a professional construction team. You will support cost planning, procurement, contract administration, valuations and financial reporting across the full project lifecycle, gaining practical experience from experienced QS and PMs.

This permanent role offers a clear path to professional development and potential RICS accreditation, with 37 hours per week and a competitive salary in line with graduate entry