The Quantity Surveyor Graduate supports the commercial and project teams with cost management, procurement, forecasting, and contractual administration. The role provides structured development towards becoming a fully qualified Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager, gaining exposure to the full project lifecycle from tendering through to final account.
Application Deadline: 7 September 2026
Department: Water
Location: Sheffield
Key Responsibilities
Cost Management & Reporting
Assist in preparing cost plans, budgets, and monthly commercial reports.
Support tracking of project costs, forecasts, cashflow, and value of work done.
Help assess variations, compensation events, and change control.
Contribute to identifying cost risks and opportunities.
Contract Administration
Support administration of NEC, FIDIC, or other contract forms.
Assist with issuing notices, maintaining registers, and recording early warnings.
Help ensure compliance with contractual obligations and governance processes.
Procurement & Supply Chain Support
Assist in preparing tender packages, evaluations, and award recommendations.
Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain quotations and manage enquiries.
Support ongoing subcontract management, payment assessments, and performance reviews.
Measurement & Valuation
Conduct basic measurement and take-offs from drawings.
Support preparation of bills of quantities and schedules of rates.
Assist with onsite progress assessments for monthly valuations.
Commercial Controls
Maintain accurate records, commercial logs, registers, and documentation.
Support audit readiness by ensuring documentation is complete and traceable.
Help prepare data for earned value analysis and KPI reporting.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Work closely with project managers, planners, engineers, and finance teams.
Attend project meetings to understand programme issues, risks, and commercial drivers.
Liaise with client commercial representatives under guidance.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Business, or related discipline.
Strong numerical and analytical skills.
Good understanding of basic commercial and contractual principles.
Proficient with Excel and analytical tools.
Clear, confident communication skills.
Organised, detail-focused, and able to prioritise effectively.
To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process by emailing
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