Graduate Quantity Surveyor - Plymouth

AECOM is seeking a Quantity Surveying Graduate to join their cost management team in Plymouth. You will provide construction cost management services to clients in the UK, Ireland, and globally.

AECOM works across various sectors including Commercial, Manufacturing, Industrial, Education, Health and Science, Residential, Leisure and Culture, and Infrastructure.

What You'll Do

• Work on local and international projects, interacting with teams across the UK & Ireland.
• Be involved in all project stages: initial definition, cost planning, procurement, construction, and building use.
• Collaborate with diverse clients and designers.
• Gain responsibility and work both autonomously and as part of a team, with guidance and support.

Job Responsibilities

Pre-Contract Duties:

• Cost modelling and cost planning
• Benchmarking
• Value and Risk Analysis
• Attending design team meetings
• Procurement tasks and managing tender processes
• Compilation of contract documentation

Post Contract Duties:

• Attendance at site progress meetings
• Completion of Valuations
• Financial reporting
• Due Diligence reporting
• Review and management of change control procedures.

Benefits & Development

• Chartership Support: National chartership support network with dedicated coordinators and supervisors, and a Chartership Steering Group.
• Early Careers Training Programme (ADVANCE): Focuses on EDI, social value, wellbeing, career development, professional skills, brand awareness, and AECOM processes. Includes senior leader interaction, presentation skills, and case study training.
• AECOM University: Over 30 hours of self-directed learning aligned to your Chartership pathway.
• Mock Interviews: Support for Chartership assessment interviews.
• CPD Programme: Monthly sessions delivered by internal and external experts.
• Residential Training: Three-day residential programme at Aston Conference Centre to build technical and interpersonal skills, including an EQ workshop.
• Hybrid Working Model: Flexibility to balance work and life.
• Other Benefits: Access to industry-leading technology, transformational work, and a dynamic environment.

Qualifications & Skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (min 2:1 or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management, or Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics (preferably RICS /SCSI accredited).

Skills:

• Effective decision making and strong verbal and written communication.
• Proactive and driven approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse team.
• Commitment to achieving deadlines.
• Good organization skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, and willingness to support team members.

Application Information

• Application Review: CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis. Apply as early as possible.
• Required Documents: Include a covering letter and all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.
• Right to Work: Must have permanent right to work in the UK &/or Ireland. Visa sponsorship is not offered.
• Onboarding: All new employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.