Graduate Quantity Surveyor - @One Alliance

JN Bentley; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

JN Bentley is recruiting a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join the Anglian Water @One Alliance in Peterborough. The role offers hands-on experience across the commercial lifecycle of major infrastructure projects, working alongside experienced professionals to build your career in Quantity Surveying.

You'll develop technical knowledge, gain professional experience, and be supported throughout your development to work toward a successful QS career in a dynamic water infrastructure environment.

Qualifications

• 2:2 degree or higher in Quantity Surveying or related field (<140 chars)
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities (<140 chars)
• Clear written and verbal communication (<140 chars)
• Ability to organise workload and meet deadlines (<140 chars)
• Willingness to learn and collaborate (<140 chars)
• Interest in infrastructure and built environment (<140 chars)
• Full UK driving licence or ability to travel between project locations (<140 chars)

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across the commercial lifecycle of major infrastructure projects.
• Work alongside experienced commercial and project professionals.
• Develop technical knowledge and professional experience in QS roles.
• Support long-term career development toward a QS career.
• Relocate/travel to Peterborough/East Anglia as required.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Collaborative

Driving licence

Education

2:2 degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley are recruiting for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join the Anglian Water @One Alliance.

As part of Anglian Water’s @one Alliance, we are on a mission to create a sustainable and resilient future for water. With an ambitious £2.3 billion capital investment in AMP8, we are revolutionising infrastructure, sustainability, and digital transformation to protect the environment and support growing communities.

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be part of this exciting programme from the start, gaining hands‑on experience across the commercial lifecycle of major infrastructure projects.

You’ll work alongside experienced commercial and project professionals, building your knowledge, developing your skills and working towards a successful career in Quantity Surveying.

You’ll be supported throughout your development, with opportunities to build your technical knowledge, gain professional experience and work towards your longer‑term career goals.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for graduates who are curious, collaborative and keen to build a career in Quantity Surveying. And who enjoy working with people, solving problems and learning new things.

You’ll Need

• A 2:2 degree or above in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to organise your workload and meet deadlines
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn
• An interest in infrastructure, construction or the built environment
• A full UK driving licence, or the ability to travel between project locations where required

We welcome applications from candidates outside the region who are willing and able to relocate or travel to Peterborough and the East Anglia Region.

Why this work matters

The water industry is facing significant challenges, from a changing climate and increasing demand to the need to protect the natural environment.

The projects you’ll work on will play a part in maintaining and improving the infrastructure we rely on every day, while helping to use water responsibility.

It’s an opportunity to develop a career in Quantity Surveying while contributing to work that has a lasting impact on communities, customers and the environment.

If you’re ready to start your career, learn from experienced professionals and build your future in a sector that really matters, we’d like to hear from you.

Right to Work in the UK

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

At @one Alliance, you’ll be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of the UK’s water infrastructure. We offer a collaborative and innovative working environment, where your expertise will be valued and your ideas will drive meaningful change.

JN Bentley benefits can be found in the booklet attached.