Graduate Quantity Surveyor - @One alliance

Binnies; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Binnies in East of England is recruiting a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to begin a career in commercial management within a live water infrastructure project.

You will work closely with delivery teams, supporting the preparation and management of subcontracts, cost control, and early warning processes while gaining practical site experience. This role offers development through mentoring and exposure to alliance procurement strategies.

Qualifications

• A degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in an engineering, management or cost-related discipline.
• A CSCS card.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and management of subcontracts to reflect agreed scopes.
• Support commercial processes, procurement strategies and cost control.
• Attend site meetings and work with delivery teams to identify efficiencies.
• Develop understanding of commercial management across projects.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

A strong team player

Good organisational skills

A positive attitude

Education

Degree-level qualification in engineering/management/cost-related discipline

CSCS card

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Location: East of England

Business: Binnies, part of the RSK Group

Alliance: @one Alliance

Reporting to: Project Commercial Manager

About The Role

Are you a recent graduate looking to build a career in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management?

We’re looking for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join our team at Binnies, working as part of the @one Alliance.

Reporting to the Project Commercial Manager, this role will give you the opportunity to learn and develop across all aspects of commercial management within a live project environment.

You’ll work closely with our delivery and construction teams, gaining valuable practical experience and developing the skills needed to provide effective commercial support to project delivery teams.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you’ll gain experience across a wide range of commercial activities, including:

• Working collaboratively with delivery teams to identify, implement and monitor efficiencies.
• Working closely with construction teams and regularly attending site.
• Supporting the application of commercial procedures and procurement strategies.
• Assisting with the preparation and management of subcontracts, ensuring they reflect agreed scopes and contractual requirements.
• Supporting the management of contractual processes, including communications, payments, early warnings, compensation events and programme submissions.
• Developing your understanding of commercial and cost management across projects and programmes.
• Supporting effective cost control, maximising value and minimising future liabilities.
• Developing your commercial awareness and understanding of contractual arrangements.
• Ensuring commercial records are maintained and readily available for cost assurance and audits.
• Supporting Quantity Surveyors with Final Accounts.
• Working to achieve efficiencies while maintaining compliance with Alliance and Anglian Water governance procedures.

Working With Others

You’ll work as part of a collaborative commercial and project delivery environment, building relationships with colleagues and external partners.

This Will Include Working With

• Alliance Project Delivery Teams
• Commercial, Finance, Estimating and Procurement teams
• Alliance Construction Teams
• Supply chain partners
• Partner Commercial teams

Building strong relationships with both the project delivery team and supply chain will be an important part of your role.

Innovation & Development

We’re always looking for ways to improve how we work. You’ll be encouraged to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, challenge existing processes and explore new commercial strategies that support sustainable outcomes.

You’ll Have The Opportunity To

• Contribute ideas for improving commercial processes and tools.
• Explore new approaches to commercial management.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Share best practice with colleagues.
• Take responsibility for your own development and contribute to the development of others.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised and keen to develop a career in Quantity Surveying and commercial management.

Essential

• A degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in an engineering, management or cost-related discipline.
• A CSCS card.
• Extensive IT knowledge, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A strong team player who enjoys working collaboratively.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• A positive attitude and the ability to integrate quickly into project teams.

Health & Safety

Health and safety is central to everything we do. You’ll be expected to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and help maintain consistently high H&S standards.

This includes following safe working practices, completing required training and audits, complying with company procedures and reporting near misses through the appropriate channels.

Why Join Binnies?

At Binnies, you’ll have the opportunity to start your commercial career while gaining hands-on experience within a major water infrastructure alliance.

You’ll work alongside experienced commercial, project delivery and construction professionals, giving you exposure to the different elements that contribute to successful project delivery.

Our Culture Is Built Around Three Key Principles

Together we Build trust - by communicating openly, respecting individuality and delivering on our promises.

Together we Do the right thing - by taking responsibility, supporting each other and caring about our customers, communities, environment and people.

Together we Are always exploring - by looking for ways to improve, learning from others and encouraging new ideas.

Ready to start your Quantity Surveying career?

If you’re a graduate with a commercial mindset, strong communication skills and a willingness to learn, and you’re looking for the opportunity to gain practical experience within the water industry, we’d love to hear from you.