Graduate Quantity Surveyor

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you'll join our 2027 Early Careers programme and gain hands-on experience while contributing to some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. From day one, you'll take on real responsibility, develop technical and professional skills, and work alongside experienced colleagues who will support your growth. You'll also be part of a supportive graduate community, building the skills, experience and industry-recognised accreditations needed for a successful career.

In this role, you’ll join one of our UKCS - Regional Scotland teams as a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, based at Edinburgh Airport on the South East Pier Extension (may change to another project).

What you'll be doing

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you’ll play an important role in the commercial management of major infrastructure and construction projects. Working alongside experienced commercial professionals and project teams, you'll apply your academic knowledge in a practical environment while developing the commercial, analytical, and professional skills needed for a successful career in quantity surveying.

You'll gain experience across cost management, procurement, contract administration, forecasting, risk management, and project controls while contributing to the successful delivery of projects. Through a structured graduate development programme, you'll develop a strong understanding of commercial management and build the experience needed to work towards professional accreditation.

You’ll support with:

• Supporting the management and control of project costs throughout the project lifecycle
• Preparing cost reports, forecasts, valuations, budgets, and financial performance information
• Measuring completed works and assessing costs against project budgets, forecasts, and contractual requirements
• Supporting subcontract procurement activities, including tendering, supplier engagement, subcontract preparation, and commercial evaluations

Who we're looking for

We value your potential over past experience and are looking for graduates with a degree in Quantity Surveying and a genuine interest in our industry. To be eligible, you’ll need to achieve a minimum 2:2 Honours degree by the time you start.

We’d love to receive your application if you:

• Are curious, proactive and motivated to develop professionally.
• Enjoy solving problems and finding practical solutions.
• Work well with others and build positive relationships.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with different people.
• Take ownership, adapt to challenges and are committed to achieving results.

Why work for us as a Graduate

• Work on high-profile projects that make a real difference, while building your career with one of the UK’s leading infrastructure groups.
• Be part of a supportive early careers network, with structured training and coaching from experienced industry professionals.
• Take part in unique development experiences, including residential trips in the Lake District and personal development delivered by our external partners.
• Take ownership of your ongoing professional development, with support towards professional membership and chartership or professional registration where relevant to your career path.

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 connect with fellow graduates through networking events, development activities and our Early Careers Showcase.

About us

The Regional Scotland business delivers the buildings and infrastructure that communities across Scotland rely on every day. It plays an important role in supporting economic growth, improving public services and creating lasting social value.

At Balfour Beatty, we have been delivering complex and critical infrastructure across Scotland for more than a century, from healthcare and education facilities to transport and civil engineering projects.

Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit schemes, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland's transition towards a more sustainable future.