Undergraduate/Graduate Assistant QS

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

Job summary

A construction contractor is seeking an Undergraduate / Graduate Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Ipswich. This role offers hands-on experience in a variety of projects, especially in converting office spaces into residential flats. Ideal for final-year Quantity Surveying students eager to apply academic knowledge while developing their careers. Competitive salary ranging from £30,000 to £40,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Currently in the final year of a Quantity Surveying degree.
• Exposure to residential flats through placements, internships, or coursework.
• Ambitious and motivated to progress your career.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with cost planning, tendering, and subcontractor management.
• Supporting the commercial team with valuations 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

Interest in residential development

Education

Final year of Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Overview

An established construction contractor in Suffolk is looking to appoint an 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.

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.
• Working closely with project managers, site teams, and external partners.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Salary

Salary in the region of £30,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience).