Quantity Surveyor (Year Industry Placement)
Ferrovial Construction is looking for a Quantity Surveyor for a one-year industry placement on the HS2 project, starting September 2026, to assist with commercial management and contract administration.
The Ferrovial NextGen programme is designed to develop personal, professional and technical skills through a blended approach. You will work under the supervision of our Senior Quantity Surveyors.
Key Responsibilities
* A large part of your work will involve tender enquiries, analysis of quotations and subcontractor procurement.
Key Accountabilities
* To assist in the management of the day-to-day bill of quantities for the relevant sections of allocated projects to ensure financial efficiencies
* Help analyse subcontractor valuations
* To be focused on cost control in line with the businesses’ financial systems
* To liaise with the procurement teams as required to ensure compliance with financial parameters
* Assist in the production and monitoring of Applications/Final Accounts/payment certificates/change control
* Assist in checking agreed sub-contract Applications/Accounts
* Document control
* Contribute to the achievement of Health and Safety in accordance with company policy
* To promote company values in all dealings with other employees, clients, subcontractors and other external contacts.
* Adopting and promoting Ferrovial Construction UK Vision and Values. Taking ownership of the work assigned to you
Skills and Competence
* Excellent communication skills and ability to interact at a variety of levels
* Excellent written and oral English
* Excellent numerical skills
* Currently studying a Degree or Masters in Quantity Surveying
* Motivated to learn and add value to the team and the role
* Analytical thinker who enjoys problem solving
* A proven team player who can effectively work with others
* Enjoys working under pressure to meet deadlines
* Proactive approach to working and learning
* Commercial awareness and an understanding of the industry
* Familiar with all Microsoft packages
Interpersonal Skills
* Highly motivated
* Logical thinker with a willingness to learn
* Results driven with strong communication skills
* Enjoys working in a team
Essential
* Must have right to work in the UK by the start of employment and for the entirety of the programme.
Other Details
* The position is scheduled to start in September 2026 at the latest, if you wish to start slightly earlier, we can accommodate this.
* Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.
Equal Opportunities
Ferrovial Construction UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and as such treats applications equally and recruits purely based on skills and experience.
We are committed to building an inclusive team from a variety of different backgrounds, perspectives and skills so we encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
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