Quantity Surveying Graduate Scheme

Transport for London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport authority in London is seeking a Quantity Surveying Graduate for a 2-year development scheme. The role offers a starting salary of £32,250, rising to £33,500 in the second year, and involves a hybrid working model. You'll gain hands-on experience through rotations in various placements, focusing on budget management and stakeholder engagement to contribute to London's infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Free travel on the TfL network

Final salary pension scheme

Discounted national rail travel

Minimum 30 days annual leave

Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2:2 Degree or Masters accredited by the RICS in Quantity Surveying.
• Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the scheme.

Responsibilities

• Support the budget of projects and ensure value for money.
• Engage with stakeholders to develop solutions for London's challenges.
• Work through a 2-year development programme with placement rotations.

Skills

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Sustainability understanding

Education

Minimum 2:2 Degree or Masters accredited by the RICS in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Job Description – Quantity Surveying Graduate Scheme (047950)

Quantity Surveying Graduate Scheme 047950

Organisation

HR Director

Job

Quantity Surveying

Position Type: Full Time

Please note: This role may close soon depending on the level of interest so don’t miss out!

Thank you for your interest in applying for this role.

We’d like to remind you that you must ensure you are eligible for this scheme before applying. Please read through the eligibility criteria below carefully and ensure that you are eligible before applying.

This application will also contain a series of questions to establish whether or not you are eligible. It is important that you take great care in reading and answering these questions as we will not be able to revert your application if an error is made.

Please Note: We only allow one application for any of our Graduate schemes per year. Any subsequent applications will be withdrawn.

Quantity Surveying Graduate Scheme – Providing Value for Money in everything we do for Transport for London

Making smart decisions. Continuing the conversation.

Salary £32,250, rising to £33,500 in the second year

Location

London / Hybrid – Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4‑week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.

What we offer

• Free travel on the TfL network for you and a nominee who lives in the same household
• Final salary pension scheme
• Discounted national rail and Eurostar travel
• Minimum 30 days Annual leave (Pro rata dependent on role) plus public and bank holidays.
• Tax‑efficient cycle‑to‑work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers & many more

Duration

2 years

Entry requirements

A minimum of 2:2 Degree or Masters accredited by the RICS in Quantity Surveying and/or Commercial Management

Please be advised that should you be successful in getting an offer for this graduate scheme, your offer will be subject to a satisfactory medical which may include but is not limited to: drugs and alcohol screening, eye test and hearing test.

Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the scheme, as at the start date. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa scheme. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, or only have a right to work here for a limited time which is lesser than the duration of the scheme, you should be aware that TfL will be unable to sponsor you for this role.

7th September 2026

Job overview

Our Commercial teams focus on the budget of our projects, ensuring they continue to be successful and provide value for money. Quantity surveyors are at the heart of London's growth, transforming our infrastructure. We need the next generation of quantity surveyors to develop solutions for London's challenges, from mass urbanisation to diminishing resources. You'll work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure value for money is being achieved.

Sustainability

Sustainability is intrinsic to TfL’s work ethos, and we ensure that we operate in a sustainable way to protect and regenerate the natural world.

Sustainability is a focus in every stage of construction from early feasibility designs ensuring the design is sustainable to ensuring the construction methods, techniques and the materials procured consider sustainability.

What will I be doing?

As a graduate, your 2‑year development programme will be made up of up to 4 placement rotations. Our aim is to equip you with the range of skills and experience you need for your successful career.

We also understand that everyone’s career is different, so every graduate’s journey is unique. Here’s an idea of what yours could look like:

As a Quantity Surveyor you will work within a project team to upgrade our infrastructure (dating back to 1863), whilst ensuring we deliver an efficient service. As we look to modernise our assets, you'll be involved in crucial projects that contribute to the running of TfL. The projects you work on would help extend our network, improve our station capacity, purchase new trains and buses to enhance customer experience, improve the reliability of our network via technology updates, reduce times between services and develop new entrances in stations to reduce congestion and support London’s population.

Placement 1 – Road Improvements – Surface Directorate – 6 months

• Reviewing a feasibility report on changing a section of London roads to a pedestrian route only
• Developing a Cost Plan and Budget to determine the project’s alignment with business priorities
• Engaging with an expert engineer to check the influence of removing a road from the London network

Placement 2 – Procurement Team – Commercial and Finance Directorate – 6 months

• Writing a procurement strategy for new signalling equipment on the Metropolitan Line
• Undertaking early market engagement and understanding what technology improvements are available
• Commencing procurement and advertising the works
• Reviewing and negotiating change via Contract Admin
• Reviewing and approving monthly applications
• Cost reporting and forecasting
• Managing the costs of a project on site and seeing the project grow and progress

Placement 4 – Track Maintenance – Operations Directorate – 6 months

• Reviewing train requirements after technical inspection
• Placing an order to repair a part/section of track on our network
• Paying a contractor who has completed the works or repairs

Where can this career take me?

During and after the graduate scheme we’ll support you in gaining professional membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) through a variety of mediums, including RICS‑accredited training courses, in‑house development schemes, preparation for APC interviews and mentoring. You will also be invited to a monthly 'APC Forum' to share information and ideas.

What training and support will you get?

Our award‑winning teams will support your ongoing development, through a wide range of on‑the‑job practical experience and placements. We’ll support your professional development through a combination of training, mentoring, and structured networking opportunities with scheme alumni.

You’ll also receive one‑to‑one guidance throughout the programme from your:

• Placement manager: Responsible for your day‑to‑day management and support with your development
• Scheme sponsor: A senior manager who acts as a technical and professional adviser and has line manager responsibility
• Buddy: Usually an apprentice or graduate who gives support to you and ensures that you feel welcomed in the organisation

We also have an established Graduate and Apprentice Committee and Alumni group, who organise informative events to enhance your understanding of the organisation and provide opportunities to develop your career. They also provide valuable support for the wellbeing of current graduates.

What do we look for?

Our core values are extremely important to us, and we desire candidates who are:

• Caring about our colleagues, our customers and our work
• Open to each other, to new ideas and to working together
• Adaptable to diverse needs and willing to innovate

Assessment process

The application process consists of 5 steps, including online assessments which will need to be completed within an allocated time frame. We highly recommend that you read through this document thoroughly so that you can familiarise yourself with the process.

If you already hold your qualification certificates, please upload copies of these to your application. If you are due to sit final exams or need to replace any certificates, these must be provided at a later stage.

You will receive information and guidance around each assessment stage as you progress through your application.

Please pay close attention to emails and deadlines provided noting you have 1 week to complete online assessments and we cannot re‑issue these tests once the deadline passes.

Assessment centres for graduates and intern roles will take place from December to January, please note that many roles only have 1 assessment day and we are unable to guarantee alternative dates. We are conducting assessment centres in person and virtually (role dependent).

Our city. Made better by you.

TfL is a place that’s open to your ideas. Where you can make a tangible impact and see the positive results of your work on the people and places around you. It’s a place where you can thrive and achieve, where you’re encouraged and enabled and empowered to feel pride in the work you do. The clue is in the name, really. We work together for a better London. A better place for everyone. Constantly improving and enhancing how we operate to shape a city of the future.

Inclusive recruitment process

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria.

In high‑volume campaigns including Graduate, Apprentice and Intern recruitment the minimum criteria we set is achieving a pass mark in our first stage assessments, adopting a proportionate approach as part of the Disability Confident scheme.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments for any stages of the application process.

What Qualifications will I gain?

You will enrol in the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and through your placements gain the experience required to sit your assessment of professional competence with the RICS.

Meet the Alumni

“The Transport for London Quantity Surveying Graduate Scheme gave me the skills and the confidence to be an effective QS/Commercial Manager. I was afforded the opportunity to work on live multi‑million‑pound projects, and make a real impact, even as a grad! I had some great teachers and mentors, who continue to advise and inspire me. TfL have encouraged and supported me to set and achieve my career objectives!”

Kieran, Commercial Manager, and former Quantity Surveying Graduate.

Contact us

Phone: [phone] (Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 17.30)