At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to manage project costs and gain hands-on experience in civil engineering.
- Company: Gatwick Construction, a fast-growing civil engineering contractor in the South East.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, direct mentorship, and structured career progression.
- Other info: Supportive team environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Learn from an industry veteran and work on exciting live projects from day one.
- Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field; eager to learn and grow.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 Β£ per year.
- Graduate Quantity Surveyor Gatwick Construction Limited
- Gatwick, West Sussex
- Competitive Graduate Salary IRO Β£45,000 + Training + Career Development
- Exceptional Opportunity to Learn from an Industry Veteran
Launch Your Quantity Surveying Career with One of the South East's Fastest Growing Civil Engineering Contractors
Gatwick Construction Limited is seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join our expanding commercial team.
This is not a typical graduate position.
You will work directly alongside our Senior Quantity Surveyor, an accomplished commercial professional with over 36 years of construction industry experience spanning major infrastructure, aviation, civil engineering, commercial, residential and public sector projects.
This role offers a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience under the mentorship of a highly respected industry professional who has progressed from Trainee Quantity Surveyor through to Commercial Manager and Senior Quantity Surveyor on projects valued up to Β£140 million.
What You'll Learn
Working closely with Bernard and the wider commercial team, you'll gain real-world experience in:
- Quantity Surveying fundamentals
- Measurement and take-offs
- Cost planning and cost reporting
- Procurement and subcontract management
- Contract administration
- NEC and JCT contracts
- Compensation Events and Variations
- Valuations and Applications for Payment
- Commercial negotiations
- Risk management
- Final Accounts
- Estimating and tender preparation
- Client and stakeholder management
- Civil Engineering and Infrastructure projects
Unlike many graduate roles where you spend months performing administrative tasks, you'll be actively involved in live projects from day one.
Projects You'll Be Involved In
Our projects include
- Civil Engineering Works
- Highway and Public Realm Schemes
- Utilities Infrastructure
- Airport Infrastructure Projects
- Drainage and Groundworks
- Building Maintenance Frameworks
- Defence Infrastructure Projects
- Commercial Construction Works
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with project cost management.
- Preparing measurements and take-offs.
- Supporting monthly valuations and applications.
- Monitoring project budgets and forecasts.
- Assisting with subcontract procurement.
- Reviewing subcontractor applications and accounts.
- Preparing variation and Compensation Event submissions.
- Maintaining commercial records and documentation.
- Attending site and client meetings.
- Learning commercial management best practice from experienced professionals.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking an individual who is
Degree qualified (or soon to graduate) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management or a related discipline.
Ambitious and eager to learn.
Numerically strong with excellent attention to detail.
Commercially minded and analytical.
Able to communicate confidently with clients and colleagues.
Interested in developing a long-term career within Civil Engineering and Construction.
Why Join Gatwick Construction?
At Gatwick Construction, we are committed to developing future industry leaders.
You'll receive
- Direct mentoring from a Senior Quantity Surveyor with 36+ years' industry experience.
- Exposure to NEC and JCT forms of contract.
- Experience across civil engineering, infrastructure and aviation sectors.
- Structured career progression.
- Professional development support.
- Diverse and interesting projects.
- A supportive team environment.
- Opportunities to grow into Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor and eventually Senior Quantity Surveyor roles.
- A Message to Graduates
If you are serious about becoming an exceptional Quantity Surveyor, there are few better opportunities than learning directly from a professional who has spent more than three decades managing projects ranging from local civil engineering works to some of the UK's most prestigious infrastructure developments.
This position is ideal for a motivated graduate seeking genuine mentorship, hands-on experience and the opportunity to accelerate their commercial career within a growing and ambitious contractor.
Apply Today
Join Gatwick Construction and learn from experience that cannot be taught in a classroom.
Graduate Quantity Surveyor Infrastructure & Civil Engineering in Crawley employer: Gatwick Construction Ltd
Gatwick Construction Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of the vibrant Gatwick Airport area. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide ample opportunities for growth and advancement, alongside a culture that prioritises safety and quality in all our projects. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise and encourages meaningful contributions to major civil engineering initiatives.