Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 40-week industrial placement as a Quantity Surveyor, starting September 2027.
- Gain on-the-job learning and technical skills to complement your Quantity Surveying degree.
- Opportunity to secure a graduate role and potential bursary for your final university year.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- This role does not offer visa sponsorship.
About the Role
VolkerFitzpatrick is a leading engineering and construction company with expertise in building, rail, civil engineering, and industry-specific skills across various sectors including commercial, industrial, education, rail, aviation, waste, and energy. As part of VolkerWessels UK, a multidisciplinary contractor, we deliver innovative engineering solutions.
About You
This is a fantastic career-enriching opportunity for a 2nd-year Quantity Surveying student seeking a placement year. The placement runs from September 2027 to July 2028.
We offer a structured placement year programme designed for on-the-job learning to complement your university studies. You will gain technical skills and progress towards increased responsibility through on-site experience, team collaboration, line manager support, and formal training.
Successful students may be considered for a graduate job after their final year. Exceptional performance during the placement could lead to a bursary for your final university year and the opportunity to join our graduate scheme upon completion of your degree.
We encourage applications even if your experience doesn't perfectly match every requirement.
Why Work for Us?
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- Competitive salary
- Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
- Private medical care
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
- Training and development opportunities
- Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
- Employee Assistance programme
- Mental health, physical health, and financial support
- 24/7 Virtual GP service
Right to Work
Successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK. This role does not offer Home Office sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.