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Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Gleeds
Competitive
Nottingham

Expected closing date: Sunday, 15 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Gain experience in cost management and quantity surveying, supporting projects from inception to completion.
  • Receive full support to achieve chartered status with professional bodies like RICS, CIOB, and APM.
  • Requires a degree (or to be completing one by August 2027) in a relevant field such as quantity surveying, construction management, mathematics, or physics.
  • Highly competitive salary with opportunities for increases based on performance reviews.
  • Applications are for the 2027 intake.

About the Role

Launch your career with Gleeds – a global consultancy shaping the future of the built environment.

We’re looking for talented individuals to join our 2027 graduate quantity surveyors programme. This programme offers:

  • Real project experience
  • Support and guidance from industry experts
  • Professional reviews and development support
  • Full backing to achieve chartered status (RICS, CIOB, APM, and more)

We are committed to helping you achieve professional accreditation. You’ll receive:

  • Full financial support for accreditation costs
  • Help with paperwork and application processes
  • Access to industry-recognised training

The Role

As a graduate quantity surveyor, you will help deliver projects that transform communities. You’ll have unlimited access to our experts who will guide you as you gain hands-on experience in estimating, planning, tendering, and contract management.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Contributing to high-quality service delivery across projects.
  • Supporting Cost Managers in providing accurate and timely outputs.
  • Assisting with preparing cost estimates, cost plans, cost-in-use studies, and tender documentation.
  • Helping manage tender processes, including evaluations and reporting.
  • Supporting contract administration, valuations, payments, final accounts, and client reporting.

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Confidence with MS Office tools
  • Enthusiasm, adaptability, and a team mindset
  • Right to live and work in the UK
  • A degree or masters (completed or completing by August 2027) in quantity surveying, surveying, construction management, mathematics, or physics.

Benefits

  • Structured professional and personal development through our construct graduate programme.
  • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional days.
  • Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews.
  • Volunteering opportunities.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Global opportunities.
  • Agile ways of working arrangements.
  • Access to a health cash plan, including discounts on gym memberships, health products, and experience days.