Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Reference: VAC - 20

Posted: May 1, 2026

Are you about to graduate in Quantity Surveying and looking for your first Graduate Quantity Surveying role with a leading tier 1 building contractor and developer in Manchester?

This is a great opportunity for students who are graduating this summer who are looking for their first graduate quantity surveying role with a leading building contractor. Full training and support will be provided.

You will be joining an established leading build contractor and developer who have a turnover of over £500m annually and work on several complex major construction projects that are valued at £100m in value.

They work across a variety of sectors including the commercial, education & residential sectors. This role is specifically working on a high end mixed use flagship high rise residential & commercial developments in Manchester.

Support the commercial team with the following duties and responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of valuations
• Attend site meetings
• Take responsibility for:
  • Measuring progress on site
  • Produce for small value projects and report to SQS/MQS
  • Cash management
  • Timely application/invoices in line with client schedule
  • Understand & assist in the implementation of the commercial strategy
• At all times act in a suitable & professional manner

Required Experience for the Graduate Quantity Surveyor

• Completed or about to complete a BSc Quantity Surveying
• Ability to effectively utilise a range of Microsoft Office tools
• Able to manipulate, manage/interrogate data
• Excellent interpersonal skills

What's on offer for the Graduate Quantity Surveyor

They are offering a negotiable base salary, private medical healthcare, pension, 25 days + bank holidays, a fully funded learning and development program which is customisable to your career.