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 won’t be observing from a distance — you’ll 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