Quantity Surveyor Summer Placement - Greater Manchester - 2026 - Hyde

Balfour Beatty PLC; Hyde; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Hyde offers a Summer Placement for a Quantity Surveyor. This 8-week program is designed for university students, providing hands-on experience in budgeting, cost management, and financial planning in construction projects. Candidates will join an Early Careers development program with tailored support, gaining crucial skills for their future careers. The placement offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Early Careers support

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• University students looking to start their careers in construction.
• Willingness to learn about financial planning and cost control.
• Desire to gain hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Budget for construction projects and manage costs.
• Learn contract management and financial planning.
• Control project costs and ensure everything needed is accounted for.

Skills

Budget management

Cost estimation

Contract management

Financial analysis

Education

University student

Job description

Quantity Surveyor Summer Placement - Greater Manchester - 2026 - Hyde

Balfour Beatty

Hyde

£52,933 per year - estimated ?

NEW

We are Balfour Beatty, you may not know us by name but you definitely will have seen what we do. We are one of the UKlargest construction companies building iconic buildings and structures that will last for generations to come. Are you keen to start your career with one of the UKbiggest construction companies? If you're searching for a placement program that not only fosters your personal development but also offers a chance to collaborate with fellow placements, Balfour Beatty is the perfect employer for you. If you would like to leave your own legacy and say to your family and friends, helped build that then BE Balfour Beatty and we can build the future together. BElong at Balfour Beatty and join our Early Career development programme.

What you'll be doing

As a Summer Placement Quantity Surveyor your job is to budget for a construction project, ensuring everything needed is accounted for and costs are controlled. You manage project costs, contracts, and financial planning. You learn cost estimation, contract management, and financial analysis.

Who we're looking for

Our Summer Placements are targeted at university students offering an 8-week programme during the summer break. This placement provides a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience and build professional skills early in your academic journey.

Why work for us

Kickstart your career at Balfour Beatty, where you join our Early Careers development programme and receive tailored support from day one. You join a community of likeminded individuals whilst developing essential career and life skills. Alongside a great salary and benefits package, you'll gain invaluable experience and skills that pave the way for exciting opportunities and career progression. This is more than just a job pathway to a promising future.