Graduate Quantity Surveyor

United Utilities is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join their team at Lingley Mere, Warrington.

About the Company

United Utilities delivers essential services across the North West, focusing on safe drinking water, environmental protection, and community support. They are currently undertaking a significant investment programme to improve services, enhance environmental performance, and foster a sustainable future.

What to Expect as a Graduate

This is a three-year graduate scheme designed to support your journey towards Chartered Membership with a relevant institution (e.g., RICS, CICES).

You will work within a team crucial to delivering United Utilities' business needs by providing professional quantity surveying services. As you gain experience in both pre and post-contract roles, you will take on increasing responsibility and play a key role in commercial support throughout project lifecycles.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Develop knowledge of construction contracts, particularly the NEC suite, and become a contract subject matter expert.
• Gain understanding of commercial contract management to ensure adherence to terms, mitigate issues, and protect commercial interests.
• Support the negotiation and resolution of contract claims and disputes, assisting senior managers with escalated issues.
• Assist with pre or post-contract commercial processes, including Procurement, Tendering, Contract Formulation, Early Warning and Change Management, Cost Forecasting, Payments, Cost Auditing, and agreement of Final Accounts.
• Support the creation and maintenance of quality commercial/contractual data for commercial functions during IAP and concept phases.
• Collaborate across the commercial directorate, providing commercial expertise and guidance, and learning to communicate and influence internal teams, contractors, and suppliers.
• Attend progress meetings and site visits to provide commercial support to project teams.

What You'll Bring

Entry Requirements:

• A minimum 2:1 accredited Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge and experience with standard forms of construction contracts (preferably including NEC).
• Understanding of key quantity surveying processes, tools, and methodologies across the project lifecycle.
• Effective communication skills for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and manage time and workload effectively.
• Flexibility to work across various tasks and prioritise time to meet deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• A full UK Driving Licence by the commencement of the scheme.

Why Join United Utilities?

This 3-year graduate scheme offers first-class training and support, providing an in-depth understanding of your business area. You will gain the confidence, skills, and knowledge to become a future leader within the company.

Benefits:

• Starting salary of at least £32,250 + £2,000 welcome bonus.
• Annual pay increase and bonus (subject to performance).
• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 4 years, plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave policies.
• Up to 14% employer pension contribution.
• Access to colleague wellbeing programmes and dedicated mentors.
• Up to £500 contribution towards driving lessons and tests.

Recruitment Process:

• Online application form
• Online tests
• In-person interview and presentation

Please note: You must be available to attend an in-person recruitment stage between 17th November – 11th December.

Application Deadline

21st October 2026. Please apply early as deadlines are subject to change.