Graduate Quantity Surveyor: Training & Live Project Exposure

westlakesrecruit; Wigan; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training and professional开发

Mentoring

Exposure to live projects

Job summary

westlakesrecruit is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Wigan. This is an excellent entry point for a recent Quantity Surveying graduate to begin a career in construction, working with experienced commercial teams across procurement, cost control and project delivery.

You will support projects from pre-construction through to final account, develop commercial awareness, and gain hands-on experience in budgets, valuations and subcontractor coordination.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related construction discipline.

Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial management of construction projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Support budgets, cost plans and forecasts.
• Assist with subcontractor and supplier enquiries, tender analysis and procurement.
• Prepare and issue subcontract documentation and purchase orders.
• Measuring and valuing works completed on site.
• Assist with interim valuations and applications for payment.
• Review subcontractor applications and payment notices.
• Identify, record and value variations and changes to the works.
• Monitor project costs against budgets and report potential commercial risks.
• Assist with monthly cost value reconciliation (CVR) and commercial reporting.
• Maintain accurate project records and commercial documentation.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Attend site and commercial meetings where required.
• Support the preparation and agreement of project final accounts.
• Ensuring commercial activities are carried out in accordance with company procedures and contractual requirements.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Excel

Teamwork

Independent work

Time management

Driving licence (UK)

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

westlakesrecruit is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Wigan. This is an excellent entry point for a recent Quantity Surveying graduate to begin a career in construction, working with experienced commercial teams across procurement, cost control and project delivery.

You will support projects from pre-construction through to final account, develop commercial awareness, and gain hands-on experience in budgets, valuations and subcontractor coordination.