Summer Placement 2026 Assistant Quantity Surveyor Bristol, UK
Fixed term work placement starting in summer 2026
About The Role
We are delighted to be accepting applications for our Summer Placement Quantity Surveyor role in our Bristol office. This is a full‑time, paid summer placement scheme with exact dates to be agreed between us and the selected candidate based on availability, however we would propose a 3‑month period over the summer of 2026. We are looking for candidates currently studying an RICS accredited course who have a passion for working as a Quantity Surveyor and want to gain some practical experience during their summer break from university.
While working with us you will receive structured, hands‑on experience in the consultancy Quantity Surveying role. You will learn how an established construction consultancy operates and gain invaluable experience whilst working to proven and successful systems and procedures. You will work alongside experienced and highly qualified colleagues with a proven track record at mentoring junior staff. We offer hybrid working as standard practice across the business and regular office and regional social events.
Launch your career with TSA Riley and let's grow together!
About Your Responsibilities
* Stakeholder management
* Value engineering
* Tender management
* Procurement
* Contract Administration
* Preparing financial and progress reports
* Cost Planning
* Cost Management
* Administering cost/variation procedures
Closing Date – Friday 28th November 2025
We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. This scheme proves incredibly popular every year and therefore we reserve the right to close any job advertisements early where appropriate.
About You
* Are currently studying a Degree / Masters course and seeking a summer placement in industry for the summer of 2026.
* Are studying an RICS accredited course.
* Are eager and quick to learn.
* Share our values.
* Have excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
* Are excellent communicators.
* Enjoy working in a collaborative team environment.
* Can follow process driven systems and procedures and work well under pressure.
* Passionate about pursuing a career in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management.
* Are organised, punctual and generally well prepared to work in a full‑time office environment.
About Us
TSA Riley has a 130‑year heritage dating back to 1890 and delivers expert strategic, commercial and operations advice across the project lifecycle. We combine project and cost management, carbon advice and dispute resolution with a client‑centric approach to drive greater value and impact.
Our Shared Values
* We win together: Collaborate openly, learn from each other and succeed as one global team.
* We own it, always: Act with integrity and take responsibility to deliver with purpose.
* We focus on what matters: Striving for high standards to create meaningful, lasting and sustainable impact.
* We are curious: Embrace agility and change, explore ideas and turn our curiosity into progress.
TSA Riley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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