Graduate Trainee Programme - Quantity Surveyor

Cooper & Hall Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual car allowance

Funded college/university/vocational''

Pension and life assurance

Laptop and mobile phone

Travel expenses

Book allowance

Training and study leave

Opportunity to work on flagship proj.

Job summary

Willmott Dixon is launching a Graduate programme in the Wales & West region, based from Bristol, offering hands-on experience on projects across Bristol, Somerset and Gloucestershire. You will gain real responsibility while studying for a relevant qualification, with full support and paid study.

The 2–3 year programme progresses through structured rotations including site management and quantity surveying, with opportunities to advance into management roles and gain professional memberships such

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Degree qualification by September 2027 in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Exposure to construction is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage costs on site and prepare tender/contract documents.
• Weigh commercial risks and procure the best supply chain.
• Manage payments for completed work and support live projects.

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Launch your career in construction with our Graduate programme within the Wales & West region. Based from our office Bristol, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience working on exciting construction projects across Bristol, Somerset, and Gloucestershire helping to shape the communities of tomorrow.

Quantity Surveying:

Your role is about managing the costs of a project on site. This will include preparing tender and contract documents, weighing up commercial risks, procuring the best supply chain and managing payments for completed work.

Willmott Dixon is a privately owned contractor with a purpose beyond profit - delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment for future generations.

Our programme is 2 to 3 years in duration (depending upon your level of academic achievement) and will give you the chance to earn, learn and gain real experience alongside a part-time study for a relevant qualification that is paid for by Willmott Dixon.

What Makes Our Programme Stand Out?

• Earn, learn and gain real experience - competitive salary with annual increases as you progress.
• No student debt.
• Structured rotations - exposure across different functions including site management, quantity surveying, design, preconstruction and more.
• Fast-track progression - a proven route into management, with most trainees stepping into Assistant Management roles upon completion.
• Real responsibility - you'll support the delivery of live projects.
• You will be allocated a buddy from day one.
• Recognition - opportunities to take part in trainee challenges, trainee away days, CITB college and even win our coveted Trainee of the Year.
• Support professional memberships and accreditations i.e - CIOB, RICS etc.

Essential Criteria

• Right to work in the UK.
• Have a valid driver's license.
• You will be degree qualified by September 2027, ideally in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Mathematics, Economics, or a finance-related subject.
• (Desirable) You have had some exposure to construction (work experience, placement or similar).

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary + annual incentive scheme
• Annual car allowance
• Funded college/university/vocational study
• Pension and life assurance
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Travel expenses
• Book allowance
• Training and study leave
• The opportunity to work on flagship projects that make a real difference

Next step

• Our Management Trainee roles start in September 2027.
• Applications closing date 22nd November 2026
• Video interview invites sent by the 18th December 2026.
• Assessment centre or panel interview to take place in early 2027.