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Graduate Quantity Surveyor

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Posted on Jun 10, 2026 by CV-Library
East Sussex, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£28k - £34k Annual
Full-Time
Are you a recent graduate or due to graduate soon and looking to kick-start your career with a leading infrastructure and construction organisation?

Our client is offering an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join their established commercial team through a structured graduate development programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop specialist commercial skills, and build the foundations for a successful leadership career.

From day one, you will be involved in live projects, working alongside experienced professionals while benefiting from a comprehensive two-year development programme designed to accelerate your growth and career progression.

The Opportunity

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in supporting the commercial management of major projects. You'll gain exposure to cost control, subcontractor management, procurement, financial reporting, and commercial governance while developing the skills needed to become a future industry leader.

This role offers real responsibility from the outset, allowing you to contribute to meaningful projects while receiving ongoing support and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor project activities against agreed programmes, budgets, and cost plans
Support the management and reporting of labour, plant hire, and project-related costs
Assist with procurement activities and subcontractor engagement
Prepare and process subcontractor payment applications in line with internal procedures
Support the preparation and administration of subcontract orders
Attend project, operational, and subcontractor meetings
Monitor subcontractor performance against programme requirements
Assist in the preparation of client and subcontractor final accounts
Maintain risk and change registers throughout project lifecycles
Support cost forecasting, budget monitoring, and commercial reporting activities
Produce accurate management information and performance reports

Graduate Development Programme

Successful candidates will benefit from:

A structured two-year graduate development programme
Dedicated mentoring from experienced senior leaders
Leadership development and recognised professional qualifications
Coaching, continuous feedback, and personal development support
Opportunities to collaborate with fellow graduates across the business
Involvement in business improvement and sustainability initiatives with exposure to senior leadership teams
Clear career progression opportunities within a growing organisation

About You

We are keen to speak with motivated graduates who are eager to learn, develop, and take ownership of their career from an early stage.

Essential Requirements

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline
Minimum 2:2 degree classification
Graduated within the last two years or due to graduate this academic year
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required
Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong negotiation and influencing abilities
A proactive and collaborative approach to work

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected organisation that invests heavily in graduate development and offers a genuine pathway into leadership roles. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding start to your commercial career within the construction and infrastructure sector, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to learn more about this exciting Graduate Quantity Surveyor opportunity.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Reference: 225230122

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CV-Library

Graduate Quantity Surveyor

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 10, 2026 by CV-Library

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East Sussex, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£28k - £34k Annual
Full-Time
Are you a recent graduate or due to graduate soon and looking to kick-start your career with a leading infrastructure and construction organisation?

Our client is offering an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join their established commercial team through a structured graduate development programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop specialist commercial skills, and build the foundations for a successful leadership career.

From day one, you will be involved in live projects, working alongside experienced professionals while benefiting from a comprehensive two-year development programme designed to accelerate your growth and career progression.

The Opportunity

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in supporting the commercial management of major projects. You'll gain exposure to cost control, subcontractor management, procurement, financial reporting, and commercial governance while developing the skills needed to become a future industry leader.

This role offers real responsibility from the outset, allowing you to contribute to meaningful projects while receiving ongoing support and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor project activities against agreed programmes, budgets, and cost plans
Support the management and reporting of labour, plant hire, and project-related costs
Assist with procurement activities and subcontractor engagement
Prepare and process subcontractor payment applications in line with internal procedures
Support the preparation and administration of subcontract orders
Attend project, operational, and subcontractor meetings
Monitor subcontractor performance against programme requirements
Assist in the preparation of client and subcontractor final accounts
Maintain risk and change registers throughout project lifecycles
Support cost forecasting, budget monitoring, and commercial reporting activities
Produce accurate management information and performance reports

Graduate Development Programme

Successful candidates will benefit from:

A structured two-year graduate development programme
Dedicated mentoring from experienced senior leaders
Leadership development and recognised professional qualifications
Coaching, continuous feedback, and personal development support
Opportunities to collaborate with fellow graduates across the business
Involvement in business improvement and sustainability initiatives with exposure to senior leadership teams
Clear career progression opportunities within a growing organisation

About You

We are keen to speak with motivated graduates who are eager to learn, develop, and take ownership of their career from an early stage.

Essential Requirements

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline
Minimum 2:2 degree classification
Graduated within the last two years or due to graduate this academic year
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required
Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong negotiation and influencing abilities
A proactive and collaborative approach to work

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected organisation that invests heavily in graduate development and offers a genuine pathway into leadership roles. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding start to your commercial career within the construction and infrastructure sector, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to learn more about this exciting Graduate Quantity Surveyor opportunity.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
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Reference: 225230122

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