Placement
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Gain hands-on experience as a Quantity Surveyor on a 9-15 month placement.
- Work within Skanska's FM team in defence, healthcare, and commercial sectors.
- Must be studying towards a RICS-accredited Quantity Surveying degree.
- Placement is in London.
About the Role
Skanska is a global construction and development company. This is a 2027 Year in Industry placement in London.
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, and labour and plant returns.
- Procure trade contract packages, including detailed tender analysis and preparation of tender and contract documents.
- Assist with the procurement of sub-contract packages.
- Work within the projects commercial team, measuring and quantifying works for cost plan validation, and completing interim and final account valuations.
- Prepare contractual documents, including scopes and sub-contract warranties.
- Undertake other commercial tasks depending on project needs.
What you'll bring to the role:
- Studying towards a Quantity Surveying degree accredited by the RICS.
- 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, apprentices, and interns with networking opportunities.
- Support and guidance from experienced leaders and teams.
- Regular professional and social events.
- Opportunities to volunteer at least one day per year.
- Access to employee networks (Women’s, Ability, Pride, O.N.E, Military, and Mental Health & Wellbeing).
- My Rewards discounts and cycle to work scheme.
- Access to wellbeing support.