Graduate
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Gain hands-on experience and structured learning over two years as a Graduate Quantity Surveyor.
- Work within the Mechanical, Electrical, & Public Health (MEP) team on diverse projects.
- Develop technical and interpersonal skills to achieve professional accreditation.
- Applications are open for the 2027 Graduate Programme, starting in September.
About the Role
Skanska is a global construction and development company. We are looking for enthusiastic Graduate Quantity Surveyors to join our 2027 development programme.
What you'll do:
- Help minimise project costs 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.
- Undertake other commercial tasks depending on project needs.
What you'll bring to the role:
- Studying towards (in your final year) or have completed a Quantity Surveying degree accredited by the RICS. Applications from other commercially focused or construction qualification backgrounds will be considered.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
- Values-driven and passionate about sustainability.
- Commercially minded.
- Enthusiastic about learning and developing new ways of thinking.
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 pathways to help you achieve professional accreditation. Skanska covers membership expenses for the professional body of your choice.
- Regular professional and social events.
- Opportunities to volunteer.