Quantity Surveyor

Turner Townsend; Rickmansworth; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor for its 2026 program, offering a starting salary of £31,000. This role includes commercial project administration, procurement responsibilities, and professional development through a structured program. Candidates should hold a relevant degree by September 2026 and possess a full UK driving licence. The position offers various employee benefits including medical insurance and a pension scheme, alongside opportunities for significant career development.

Benefits

Company car / car benefit scheme

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence (or currently learning, expected by September 2026).
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK without restriction.

Responsibilities

• Assist in commercial administration and performance on projects.
• Learn to use software tools for reporting costs and value.
• Produce subcontract documentation and manage change.
• Liaise with teams to maintain site records and cost details.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Self-starting

Adaptability

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in quantity surveying or similar

Job description

Graduate Quantity Surveyor 2026 – Environment – Locations: Cambridge / Gretna / Rickmansworth / Portsmouth / Southampton

Become a part of the UK's top‑rated construction and civil engineering graduate programme. Recognised as the No.1 choice for graduates by The Job Crowd and winner of the Environmental and Ethical Awareness category. Our Graduate Development Programme is designed to give you a rich, hands‑on experience where you will develop your technical skills, grow your network and gain professional qualifications if you want to.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assist in the commercial administration, reporting and performance on a single large project or several smaller schemes.
• Learn to use the latest software tools to accurately report cost and value to the business unit.
• Interpret and critically evaluate expenditure reports produced by internal cost systems.
• Be involved in the procurement of subcontract partners including preparation of bid enquiry documentation and critical evaluation of bids.
• Produce subcontract documentation.
• Assist in the production and issue of commercial notices, to both the client and subcontractors, as required by the form of contract and the law.
• Assist in the management of change in accordance with the form of contract, including the production and submission of Compensation Event Quotations and the maintenance of detailed schedules of value.
• Provide information to the commercial team to assist in the production of monthly payment applications to the client.
• Liaise with operational and engineering staff to maintain site records.
• Collate and calculate information required to assist the commercial team in the production and maintenance of a detailed ‘cost to complete’ including schedules of subcontractor ‘liabilities’.

What We Offer

• A starting salary of £31,000.
• Company car / car benefit scheme (role dependent).
• 28 days holiday excluding bank holidays, increasing with years of service, with an option of utilising our holiday purchase scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Two paid volunteering days per year.
• Agile working programme.
• Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme and discounts on your favourite brands and holidays.

The development programme lasts for two years and runs in parallel to your permanent job, covering seven modules designed to bring out your interpersonal and leadership skills, and complement the hands‑on technical experience that you will gain in your role. If you decide to work towards professional qualifications, we will fully fund the qualification and pair you with a dedicated mentor. Our programme concludes with a celebration of you and a promotion within your role to start the next stage of your career.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in quantity surveying (or similar) by September 2026.
• A full UK driving licence (or currently learning, expected to obtain a full licence by 7th September 2026).
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK without restriction.
• A collaborator – working and communicating effectively with lots of different people at different levels, providing valuable input into key projects.
• A problem‑solver – looking at potential solutions from all angles and bringing ideas and solutions to the table.
• A self‑starter – embracing ownership on your tasks and projects, motivated to improve and develop your own skills.
• An adapter – a flexible approach to work, capable of adapting to new circumstances or changes in plans and positively shifting direction when needed.
• An inquisitor – naturally curious, asking questions to learn and understand more.

Next Steps

1. Apply for the role you’re interested in – we can’t wait to receive your application.
2. Applicants who pass an initial screening will be invited to complete a pre‑recorded video interview covering self‑awareness, curiosity and innovation, and your ability to articulate yourself well.
3. The final stage of our interview process is a virtual assessment centre comprising an individual interview, dynamic group tasks and a meet‑the‑team session to answer any questions you may have about the role or team.

Due to the high volume of applications and assessment centres, there may be a delay at some stages. The closing date for applications is 31st January 2026; please ensure you have applied before this time to be considered for the role.