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Graduate Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Balfour Beatty
Competitive
Peterhead

Expected closing date: Thursday, 31 December 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Gain hands-on experience managing costs, contracts, and procurement on major infrastructure projects.
  • Work towards a BSc (Hons) in Built Environment Graduate Apprenticeship at Robert Gordon University.
  • BBBC at Scottish Higher required; potential valued over experience.
  • Competitive salary and flexible benefits package offered.
  • Applications are for the 2027 Early Careers programme.

About the Role

What you'll be doing

As an Graduate Apprentice Quantity Surveyor, you'll play an important role in the commercial management of major infrastructure and construction projects. Working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and project teams, you'll gain hands-on experience managing costs, contracts, procurement activities, and commercial performance while developing the skills needed to help projects achieve successful outcomes.

You'll learn how to:

  • Support the management and control of project costs throughout the project lifecycle
  • Assist with cost reporting, forecasting, valuations, and financial performance monitoring
  • Help prepare and maintain commercial records, contract documentation, and project cost information
  • Support subcontract procurement activities, including tendering, quotation analysis, and subcontract administration

Alongside your role, you'll attend Robert Gordon University on day release and work towards a degree in Built Environment Graduate Apprenticeship BSc (Hons).

Who we're looking for

We value your potential over experience. If you are self-motivated, proactive, and eager to start a career in our industry, this role could be for you.

For a Graduate Apprenticeship in Quantity Surveying, you will need:

  • BBBC at Scottish Higher

We’d also love to receive your application if you:

  • Are keen to learn and develop new skills.
  • Enjoy solving problems and finding practical solutions.
  • Work well with others and contribute positively to a team.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively.
  • Show initiative, adapt to challenges and take pride in achieving results.

Why work for us as an Apprentice

  • Earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience while working towards fully funded, industry-recognised qualifications.
  • Work on impactful projects that help shape communities, while building your career with one of the UK's leading infrastructure groups.
  • Learn from experienced professionals who will support your development through mentoring, coaching and on-the-job learning.
  • Take part in unique development opportunities, including residential programmes in the Lake District and personal development experiences delivered by our external partners.
  • Build the foundations for a long-term career, with support towards professional membership and chartership or professional registration where relevant to your role.

What we can offer you

  • Competitive salary and flexible benefits, giving you the freedom to shape a rewards package that works for you.
  • 25 days’ holiday, with the option to buy or sell additional days.
  • A permanent contract from day one, reflecting our commitment to your long-term career.
  • Clear progression opportunities, with bi-annual performance and pay reviews throughout your programme.
  • Opportunities to come together with peers, including welcome events and to celebrate your journey at the end-of-programme Early Careers Showcase.
  • Opportunities to get involved in wider experiences and initiatives, such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.