Graduate Quantity Surveyor The Opportunity Specialist brickwork contracting is a high-volume, fast-paced environment where success is found in the details. We are seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor who wants more than just a desk-based role. This is an opportunity to gain real, practical commercial experience within masonry packages across live construction projects. You wont be observing from a distance youll be actively involved in protecting and improving the commercial health of our projects from day one. This role is about developing genuine expertise: understanding material procurement, labour output, contract requirements, and how all three interact to drive profitability on site. The Role: Technical Mastery & Site Visibility Working directly alongside our Commercial Managers, you will gain hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle. Precision Measurement Producing detailed take-offs from architectural drawings Developing accuracy and speed in quantification Site-Based Learning Regular site visits across the North West Verifying progress against applications Managing variations in real time Ensuring commercial records reflect physical build progress Commercial Exposure Assisting with subcontractor valuations Procuring specialist masonry materials Supporting monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) Monitoring labour and material cost performance Workforce & Payroll Management Managing bricklayers wages and weekly payroll Tracking site productivity Verifying price work (piecework) claims Ensuring labour costs align with measured progress Relationship Management Coordinating with site teams, suppliers, and subcontractors Supporting smooth commercial communication across projects Your progression path: Graduate QS Mastering take-offs and commercial fundamentals Assistant QS Taking ownership of smaller packages or sites Quantity Surveyor Managing your own multi-million-pound projects Senior Surveyor Strategic commercial leadership and mentoring As you progress, your salary and benefits scale with your responsibility, including future options such as car allowance or company vehicle. The Candidate Education Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (2:1 preferred) Strong 2:2 with practical experience considered Students at any stage seeking work-based learning are also encouraged to apply Numerical Accuracy Strong attention to detail Confidence using spreadsheets Comfortable managing payroll calculations accurately Mindset Analytical and detail-oriented Practical, boots on the ground approach Eager to learn in a fast-moving environment Mobility Full UK driving licence (essential) The Package Competitive Salary £25,000 £30,000 starting salary, reviewed as you achieve progression milestones. Annual Leave 22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays 1 extra day per year of service (up to 25 days) Christmas Shutdown A full company Christmas closure guaranteed time to switch off. Mileage Allowance All business mileage fully reimbursed. (Own vehicle required.) Professional Development One-to-one mentoring from Senior Commercial Managers Real-world, practical training beyond classroom learning Structured Week Typically four days office-based (commercial management focus), One Day On Site