Graduate Quantity Surveyor 2027

We're looking for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join our team based in the Essex region.

Location

Stansted, Essex

Hours

40 hours per week

Starting Salary

£31,000 per annum +

Car Allowance (on some contracts)Pathway

Permanent, Full-time 2-year programme, leading to assistant level role upon completion with salary potential of CIRCA £38k

Starting date

September 2027

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you will assist in managing all aspects of the contractual and financial side of projects. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands-on experience, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and develop a strong foundation in quantity surveying. You'll be working in an environment where innovation and collaboration are valued, and where your contributions will help deliver successful outcomes for our clients.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the team, supporting them in delivering projects successfully.

Your day to day will include

-Assisting in maximising gross profit for projects

-Managing commercial resources of the project

-Assessing, reviewing, and mitigating commercial and contractual risks

-Helping prepare and submit tenders and contract documents

-Collaborating with the project team to prepare progress reports and financial statements

What are the benefits for you?

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Practical experience

gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.

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Skill improvement

develop technical and professional skills.

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Networking

build professional relationships and expand your network.

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Career insight

gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths.

What are we looking for?

This role of Graduate Quantity Surveyor is great for you if

-You hold a degree in Quantity Surveying

-You demonstrate a genuine interest in pursuing a career in quantity surveying and the construction industry, with clear motivation to learn and develop professionally

-You have numerical confidence and the ability to use data to support decision-making

-You show enthusiasm for learning new skills and knowledge, and can adapt in response to feedback

-You hold a full UK driving licence

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

Application Timeline

October 2026

Initial applications

November 2026

Application reviews

January 2027

Virtual/in-person assessment centres

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.

It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations we reserve the right to close adverts early