Undergraduate/Graduate Assistant QS

ARC Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction contractor in Suffolk is seeking an Undergraduate/Graduate Assistant Quantity Surveyor. This role is ideal for final-year Quantity Surveying students eager to gain practical experience and potentially transition to a permanent role. The position involves assisting with cost planning and supporting residential development projects such as converting office spaces into high-quality flats. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Benefits

Ongoing training and mentoring

Potential for a long-term career path

Supportive learning environment

Qualifications

• Currently in the final year of a Quantity Surveying degree.
• Exposure to residential flats through placements, internships, or coursework is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with cost planning, tendering, and subcontractor management.
• Supporting the commercial team with valuations, variations, and progress reports.
• Carrying out site visits to monitor project progress.
• Preparing accurate project documentation and cost analysis.

Skills

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Confident communicator

Teamwork

Ambitious and motivated

Education

Final year of a Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Salary: £30,000 £40,000 (DOE)
Location: Suffolk

The Opportunity

An established construction contractor in Suffolk is looking to appoint a Undergraduate / Graduate Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team. This role is ideally suited to undergraduates in the final year of their Quantity Surveying degree who are keen to gain hands-on experience alongside their studies, with the potential to develop into a permanent graduate role upon completion of their course.

You will be involved in a variety of projects, with a particular focus on converting office spaces into high-quality residential flats, as well as supporting broader residential developments. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a live project environment and build the foundations of a rewarding career.

What You ll Be Doing

• Assisting with cost planning, tendering, and subcontractor management.
• Supporting the commercial team with valuations, variations, and progress reports.
• Carrying out site visits to monitor project progress.
• Preparing accurate project documentation and cost analysis.
• Working closely with project managers, site teams, and external partners.

What We re Looking For

• Currently in the final year of a Quantity Surveying degree.
• A genuine interest in residential development, ideally with exposure to residential flats through placements, internships, or coursework.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Confident communicator who enjoys working in a team environment.
• Keen to learn, ambitious, and motivated to progress your career.

What s on Offer

• Salary in the region of £30,000 £40,000 (depending on experience).
• Opportunity to work on office-to-residential conversion schemes and residential projects.
• Ongoing training, mentoring, and the potential for a long-term career path.
• Supportive environment that values learning and professional development.