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Graduate Quantity Surveyor – 2027 - UK Wide

Skanska
Doncaster

Expected closing date: Friday, 13 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • 3-year Graduate Quantity Surveyor programme starting September 2027.
  • Develop quantity surveying skills on piling and foundation projects, with opportunities to rotate across different projects and geographical areas.
  • Requires a Quantity Surveying degree accredited by the RICS, or other commercially focused/construction qualifications.
  • Based in Doncaster, with UK-wide opportunities.

About the Role

This is a permanent Graduate Quantity Surveyor role, starting in September 2027.

What you'll do:

  • Help minimise the costs of a project to ensure profitability and risk mitigation
  • Build relationships and negotiate with trade contractors and client representatives
  • Support the preparation and completion of site measurement and records, day work sheets, labour and plant returns
  • Procure trade contract packages, including completing detailed tender analysis and preparation of tender and contract documents
  • Assist with the procurement of sub-contract packages
  • Work within the projects commercial team and have responsibility in measuring and quantifying works for cost plan validation, completing interim and final account valuations
  • Prepare contractual documents including preparing scopes and sub-contract warranties
  • Other commercial tasks depending on project needs

What you'll bring to the role:

  • Studying towards (in your final year) or having completed a Quantity Surveying degree accredited by the RICS. We will consider applications from other commercially focused or construction qualification backgrounds.
  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
  • Values driven and passionate about sustainability
  • Commercially minded
  • Enthusiastic about learning and developing new ways of thinking
  • A driving licence or work towards obtaining one within your first year or working with us

What we offer:

  • Join a community of 100+ graduates and apprentices, with opportunities to build networks and collaborate across the business
  • Support and guidance from experienced leaders and teams, plus development opportunities