Graduate Quantity Surveyor – September 2026
Southampton
We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join our Energy Department, working to deliver critical energy infrastructure projects throughout the UK. Projects may include electrical substations, HVDC interconnector facilities, and power stations. The work typically comprises earthworks, piling, reinforced concrete structures, portal frame buildings, paving, drainage, earthing, lighting, and building services. Based in the office or on site, with some travel and overnight stays, the Graduate Quantity Surveyor will report to the Commercial Manager and work closely with the Quantity Surveyors.
The Graduate Quantity Surveyor will be trained and gain experience in performing a full QS function using the NEC suite of contracts.
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate to start their career, working with a talented commercial team, being mentored by a successful Quantity Surveyor, and delivering interesting projects within a welcoming and supportive work environment.
Duties of the Graduate Quantity Surveyor include but are not limited to:
* Valuations
* Change control / compensation events
* Subcontractor procurement
* CVRs
* Early warnings
* Updating risk register
* Monthly commercial reporting
* Cash flow forecasts
* Subcontractor payments
* Final accounts
About the Graduate Scheme
The recently updated and improved Trant Graduate Scheme is offered to all graduates joining the business. This is a period of training and development over 24 months, where you are assigned a mentor to carry out basic training associated with your role to enable you to move from a Graduate QS to an Assistant QS to a fully competent Quantity Surveyor. You will be given the opportunity to work within our various divisions to gain a variety of project and form of contract experience.
The graduate will join their team either in the office or at site (guided by a mentor) and will achieve competency in a range of Quantity Surveying tasks. You will be offered membership of the Trant Career Development Association, where you will be provided mentored guidance and support to achieve accreditation and membership with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
During this time, goals will be set to help you develop your skills and reach your potential. At the end of the 24 months, you should be a competent engineer and will be well on your journey toward chartership and growing your career.
Qualifications & Competency
* HNC/HND/BSc in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
* IT literate
* Full driving licence
About Trant
Trant Engineering has a long history of engineering and construction excellence, delivering high quality EPC engineering and construction services throughout the UK and overseas. We successfully design and deliver complex engineering projects in sectors such as process & water, energy, defence, oil & gas, and nuclear.
We offer clients a range of services including design, manufacturing, installation, construction, and commissioning. Our in‑house design and off‑site manufacturing teams work closely to develop technology‑based solutions with a strong focus on innovation and value engineering.
Our in‑house multi‑disciplinary services include civil, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation, supplemented by the design and manufacture of control panels, MCCs, PLCs, SCADA, and automation systems.
We have over 1000 employees, a healthy forward order book, and a projected turnover of £150 m this year. It is an exciting time to join a business where you can reach your full potential and develop your career.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Trant Graduate Scheme enrolment
* Mentored support within our Career Development Association
* 24 days holiday (increasing with service) + 8 bank holidays
* Auto‑enrolment pension scheme
* Paid professional membership
* Free onsite parking
* Employee assistance programme
* Bike to work scheme
Equal Opportunities
Trant Engineering Limited is committed to equal opportunities for all and we do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, civil partner status, gender, disability or age.
Seniority level
* Internship
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Management and manufacturing
Industries
* Engines and power transmission equipment manufacturing
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