Graduate Quantity Surveyor

• Salary: £28000 - £34000 per annum + Benefits & Package
• Type: Full Time
• Region: UK - South East
• Town/City: Hastings, East Sussex
• Posted: 10/06/2026
• Listed in: Civil Engineering
• Reference: BBBH5117_1781080731
  
  

APPLY Job Description

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.

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