Quantity Surveying Graduate - London (September 2027 Start)

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Role:Quantity Surveying Graduate Location:London Start Date:6thSeptember 2027 ProgrammeDuration:2 to 3 years Salary:£33,000 Contract Type: Permanent Application Closing Date: Thursday 22nd October at 5pm (may be extended)

Our graduate programme will provide you with first‑hand experience while working towards a professional qualification. You’ll join us on a 2 – 3 year trainee programme and sit in our Cost Management team. You will be working towards a Chartered Quantity Surveyor by completing the Quantity Surveying route for the Assessment of Professional Competency (APC). Quantity Surveyors provide expert advice on construction costs, which is why they are also known as Cost Consultants or Cost Managers. Our team ensures that proposed projects are affordable and offer good value for money, so essentially, they hold the purse strings of the project.

What your day‑to‑day will look like

• You’ll get involved in real work from day one that will help clients achieve their ambitions
• You’ll help research and calculate design costs to create budget estimates
• You’ll monitor project spend and help report on costs to ensure they are within budgets
• You’ll visit sites to carry out site visits to check on project progress
• You’ll help prepare reports and contract documents for clients
• You’ll embrace technology, including our purpose‑built applications that help us deliver real time cost management
• You’ll research and keep up to date with relevant market insight and legislation that may impact our work
• You’ll build relationships across our business and clients to ensure we deliver a great service
• You’ll take part in regular training in business skills, technical knowledge, and professional development to support your growth

What you’ll get from us

• Support from us – The Early Careers team will be with you every step of the way during your programme. Your manager and team will also be there to guide you day‑to‑day.
• Support from your buddy – You’ll be paired with a peer on a similar pathway to you who will be there to answer any questions and guide you.
• Training opportunities for everyone – No matter your experience or role, both our Early Careers and Learning teams will provide you with lots of ways to improve and develop your skills, from managing stakeholders and clients to report and pitch writing.
• Dress for your day – Each day will be different, so we trust you to dress according to what you’re doing. For example, if you’re meeting clients then it’s important to dress smartly to reflect the great work we do, and we encourage you dress more casually when you don’t.
• Competitive salary – As an accredited Living Wage employer, we are committed to paying you a wage that is fair and competitive to the industry we work in.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays each year – We encourage you take breaks from work and hope you use this time to recharge regularly throughout the year.
• 2 paid volunteer days each year – We feel it’s important to give back to the communities around us. JLL set up events with specific charities and organisations which you can get involved with, such as our work with schools. Or you can use your days to support a charity or local organisation of your choice.
• Wide range of employee benefits – You can take advantage of them, which include a well‑being support and resources, exclusive discounts, pension, private medical healthcare, dental insurance, employee assistance programme, season ticket loan, cycle‑to‑work scheme, mortgage advice, and more.

Required Skills and Experience

• Degree – Minimum 2:2 (predicted or achieved) in any discipline.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Quantity Surveying is desirable but not essential
• Demonstrate a strong passion for Quantity Surveying
• You’ll have an interest in the property industry and how we can shape its future
• You’ll have a keen interest in emerging technologies and opportunities they bring to the profession
• You’ll be confident in working with numbers with strong attention to detail and approach work in a methodical way
• You’ll be able to connect with others easily and build strong relationships
• You’ll be eager to grow in the role and develop your skills with us
• You’ll have a curious mindset so you can learn and grow with us
• You’ll want to contribute your thoughts, create fresh ideas, and challenge yourself to do more than you think you could

Right to work in the UK

You will need to have permanent right to work in the UK, with no time restrictions or limited working hours. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas, including Graduate Visas beyond the programme.

Location

On‑site –London, GBR

Job Tags

GlobalEC

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