Graduate Quantity Surveyor Location: Worldwide House, Peterborough Business Area: Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) Start Date: September 2026 Salary: dependent on experience and skills Our mission is simple yet vital: To Make the East of England Resilient to the Effects of Drought, we’re leading the way to change that. Join us in shaping a sustainable future while being part of a team where everyone can thrive. The Strategic Pipeline Alliance Project is at the exciting delivery stage, with additional projects lined up to undertake during AMP8. At SPA, we embrace innovation, digital technology, and collaboration with our partners, including Farrans, MMB, Costain and Jacobs. About the Role: Are you a graduate ready to make a real-world impact? Join a growing team delivering an innovative and essential infrastructure project that will serve millions across East Anglia. We are looking for a motivated Graduate to provid e commercial support to both the delivery management and on-site teams our major potable water transfer project. This is a unique opportunity to work collaboratively in a high-demand sector, developing this project that will protect the environment and support communities across the region. Key Responsibilities: Assist the team to ensure robust estimates are provided that align to scope and make allowance for risks and opportunities including any necessary analysis, transfer of data to the p rocurement system and Cost Base Work closely with the Lead Quantity Surveyor, Procurement team, Construction Manager and Project Manager to develop and monitor procurement strategy. Work closely with the site team, attending site regularly to ensure they are aware of and can manage the allowances and outputs, provide robust challenge to achieve outperformance, communicate change control and escalate when necessary. Assist the Quantity Surveyor to produce accurate live forecasting, taking into account the programme and reporting in accordance with the respective work breakdown structure/ cost breakdown structure. Ensure actual costs are monitored and assessed against baseline, value of work done, solution cost progress, affordability challenges and final outturn calculations. Ensure that proper records are kept & maintained so financial information for audits and cost assurance is readily available. What We’re Looking For: A degree in a related subject; engineering, management, cost discipline Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills A proactive, detail-driven approach and a willingness to learn Full UK driving licence (or working towards it) What We Offer: Competitive graduate salary and benefits package Structured training and development programme We will support you achieve working towards your professional accreditations Real project experience from day one Why Join the Strategic Pipeline Alliance? W e are more than just a delivery partner, we are agents of transformation, our employee value proposition to all of our employees is to be : * United Through Purpose * Talented, supportive team * Countless opportunities * Power in Partnership * Shape The Future Inclusion is for everyone, and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong. Right to Work in the UK Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Please note that this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Graduate visa routes Apply Now: If you're ready to kick-start your career in a sector that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Closing date: 28 th November 2025 *Assessment Centre Day will be held on 23 rd January 2026