Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Graduate Quantity Surveyor

25000 - 32000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
TargetJobs UK

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage projects, monitor costs, and collaborate with teams to deliver essential services.
  • Company: Join Network Plus, an award-winning leader in utility and infrastructure services.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, full benefits package, and a supportive work environment.
  • Other info: Inclusive culture that values diversity and offers excellent career growth opportunities.
  • Why this job: Launch your career with a structured programme and make a real impact in the industry.
  • Qualifications: Final-year students or recent graduates with a relevant degree and a collaborative mindset.

The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.

Launch your career and become a future leader with our graduate programme at Network Plus! We recruit high‑calibre, motivated graduates and engage with you before you finish university so you can step straight into a graduate role, whilst also completing our two‑year structured development programme. It’s designed to build and develop your leadership capability while also developing specialist skills in your chosen field.

Why choose Network Plus

Network Plus is an award‑winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water and wastewater. We value the variety of experience, perspective and points of difference our workforce, clients and supply chain offer. We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included and to thrive at work, understanding that the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity or circumstances.

You will complete a structured placement, alongside a graduate cohort at the same stage of learning, building a strong graduate community.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing and monitoring of work activities carried out against the pre‑determined schedule, the number of items supplied and costs
  • Monitoring of staff, labour and plant hire rates utilized on the contract; compiling monthly reports and managing cost allocation
  • Organising and tracking the procurement of sub‑contractors
  • Being responsible for the preparation and internal governance authorisation of subcontractor payments
  • Assisting in the placing of subcontract tasks orders in accordance with the main contract
  • Attending operational & subcontractor meetings; monitoring subcontractors against programme
  • Assisting in the preparation of client and subcontract final accounts
  • Ensuring the risk register and change register is kept up to date
  • Supporting the monitoring of internal expenditure against budget/cost plans and maximising the efficiency of reporting techniques and systems

Experience And Qualifications

  • Curious, driven graduates with a collaborative mindset, a willingness to learn and a desire to make an impact
  • Final-year students or recent graduates with a role-related degree (2:2 or above)
  • Full UK driving licence (some travel)
  • Individuals who want responsibility early and enjoy learning by doing
  • Must have graduated within the last two years
  • Negotiation and influencing skills
  • Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Strong commercial acumen

Salary And Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package. Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We are Armed Forces‑friendly. We welcome applications from ex‑Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

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Graduate Quantity Surveyor employer: TargetJobs UK

At Network Plus, we are committed to nurturing the next generation of leaders through our structured graduate programme, which not only equips you with essential skills in quantity surveying but also fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture. Our focus on diversity ensures that every employee feels valued, while our comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth make us an exceptional employer for ambitious graduates looking to make a meaningful impact in the utility and infrastructure sector.

TargetJobs UK

Contact Details:

TargetJobs UK Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Project Management
Cost Management
Procurement Skills
Negotiation Skills
Influencing Skills
Commercial Acumen
Analytical Skills