Graduate Quantity Surveyor, Strategic Infrastructure, Nottingham

National Grid Plc; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days leave

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Sharesave plan

Joining bonus £2k

Completion bonus £2.4k

Accommodation allowance

Relocation support

Mentoring program

Career development

Job summary

National Grid is offering a Graduate Associate Quantity Surveyor position based in Castle Donington with flexible hybrid working. You will learn how commercial decisions influence major infrastructure delivery and gain hands-on experience in cost management, reporting, and contract oversight across UK projects.

The programme provides mentoring, structured development, and three 6‑month placements across the UK, with a pathway to a permanent role on successful completion.

Qualifications

• 2:2 in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Interest in infrastructure, construction and commercial management.
• Willingness to travel and learn on major projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project cost management, estimating, forecasting and monitoring expenditures.
• Support commercial reporting and financial control for project teams.

Skills

Cost management

Commercial reporting

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

About the Position

Strategic Infrastructure is part of National Grid Electricity Transmission and is responsible for delivering major electricity transmission projects across England and Wales. Our work will help connect more clean, low‑carbon power to the transmission network and support the UK’s transition to a cleaner energy future. This includes the delivery of major projects through the Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) framework, alongside the early‑stage development of further strategic infrastructure.

As a Graduate Associate Quantity Surveyor, you’ll help support the commercial management and delivery of major electricity infrastructure projects. Working alongside experienced commercial, project and construction colleagues, you’ll gain hands‑on experience in managing project costs, assessing commercial risks and supporting the delivery of complex projects that will help connect more low‑carbon energy to the network. Through a combination of office and site‑based experience, you’ll develop a strong understanding of how commercial decisions influence project delivery while building the technical, commercial and stakeholder‑management skills needed for a career in quantity surveying.

What You’ll Do

You’ll help manage the commercial and financial aspects of major infrastructure projects, supporting their successful delivery from planning through to completion.

• Support project cost management activities, including estimating, forecasting and monitoring project expenditure.
• Assist with commercial reporting and financial control, helping project teams understand cost performance and project outcomes.
• Work with contractors, suppliers and project teams to support effective contract and supplier management.
• Help assess project costs, risks, variations and changes, supporting informed commercial decision‑making.
• Contribute to value‑for‑money assessments that help ensure projects are delivered efficiently and effectively.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction and project delivery teams to understand how commercial activities support project success.
• Communicate commercial information and project updates to a range of stakeholders.
• Gain practical experience on project and construction sites, developing an understanding of how major infrastructure projects are planned, managed and delivered.

What You’ll Need to Apply

You’ll need to achieve a minimum 2:2 in Quantity Surveying. It doesn’t matter when you graduated or whether you’re currently studying towards your qualification. We’re looking for graduates with an interest in infrastructure, construction and commercial management who are eager to build their knowledge in a major project environment. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively with others, developing your commercial understanding and taking on increasing responsibility as your experience grows

Please note: Due to the amount of travel required for this role, you must obtain a full, valid UK driving licence no later than 27th August 2027 (at least three months before your start date).

If you progress to the assessment centre stage, you must have passed your driving theory test before attending and be able to provide evidence of this.

You’ll need flexibility to travel within role and throughout your rotations in order to carry out the requirments of this role you’ll need to travel to sites, offices and our training centres.

Location

This role is based in Castle Donington and offers flexible hybrid working, where possible.

To be eligible for this role, you must currently live within a 60‑minute driving commute of DE74 2TU and be able to commute from your existing primary residence. Relocation to meet this requirement is not permitted.

As part of your application, you’ll be asked to confirm that you meet this requirement and provide the postcode of your current primary residence. This information will be used to assess your eligibility.

You’ll be expected to attend your contractual office location at least three days per week. Flexibility to travel as required throughout the role and during rotations is also essential.

What You’ll Get In Return

We are proud to offer a starting salary of £38,472 with annual salary increases throughout the programme.

As a first step in your career within the energy industry, our Graduate Programme offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and build a long‑term career with National Grid.

Alongside a tailored development programme designed to power your career at National Grid, you’ll also enjoy a range of fantastic rewards and benefits, including:

• 26 days’ annual leave, plus statutory holidays.
• A competitive pension scheme.
• Access to flexible benefits, including cycle‑to‑work and holiday buy/sell schemes.
• The opportunity to participate in our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans.
• You’ll develop well‑rounded skills through practical experience.
• A £2,000 joining bonus upon starting the programme.
• A £2,400 payment upon successful completion of the programme.
• An accommodation allowance of up to £200 per month as you move around the business during placements.
• Additional annual leave when moving between placements, plus support with relocating your personal belongings.
• Dedicated mentoring, regular feedback, networking opportunities, and volunteering opportunities to support your development.
• A permanent role with National Grid upon successful completion of the programme.

About the Graduate Programme

As you’ll be joining our 18‑month graduate programme, you’ll have a tailored development pathway to support you as you develop a wide range of leadership, business, and technical skills. You’ll attend in‑person and virtual development sessions throughout your programme to equip you with the essential skills required, as you begin your career at National Grid.

We’re committed to the personal development of our colleagues so as well as the support from your line manager as you navigate your new role, you’ll also have access to 1:1 coaching and a mentor, from a previous cohort to help you transition from campus to corporate life.

All graduates complete the core development programme to develop key skills such as how to make an impact, giving feedback and presentation skills. Aligned to this role is our Commercial pathway, where you’ll further develop commerciality skills and gain important insight of engineering and electricity to increase your understanding of our business and industry. Dependent upon your role you may complete a formal qualification.

We believe in the importance of getting as much on‑the‑job experience as possible and to do this, you will complete three 6‑month placements, across the UK, designed to deepen your understanding of your speciality but to also broaden your knowledge of our business.

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