Graduate QS

Graduate QS

Full-Time 37500 - 37500 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Velocity Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Join a dynamic team managing social housing projects and gain hands-on experience.
  • Company: Leading main contractor with a strong reputation for developing talent.
  • Benefits: Generous salary, car allowance, excellent benefits, and structured training.
  • Other info: Secure long-term work with genuine career progression opportunities.
  • Why this job: Kick-start your career in Quantity Surveying with real impact on community projects.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying or soon to graduate; construction experience is a plus.

The predicted salary is between 37500 - 37500 Β£ per year.

Are you a Graduate Quantity Surveyor looking to kick-start your career with a leading main contractor? This is an outstanding opportunity to join an established commercial team delivering a long-term Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) framework across Ealing. With a secure pipeline of work, experienced mentors and genuine career progression, this is the perfect role for an ambitious Graduate QS looking to develop into a fully-fledged Quantity Surveyor.

The Role

  • Working alongside experienced Commercial Managers and Senior Quantity Surveyors, you'll gain exposure to all aspects of commercial management on occupied social housing refurbishment projects, including:
    • Cost reporting and budget control
    • Procurement of subcontractors and materials
    • Valuations and payment applications
    • Variations and change management
    • Subcontractor accounts
    • Site measurements and commercial reporting
    • Client and supply chain liaison

You'll be involved in delivering SHDF retrofit works including external wall insulation, roofing, windows, doors and energy efficiency improvements, gaining invaluable experience on one of London's most successful social housing frameworks.

About You

  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying (or due to graduate this year)
  • Placement or work experience within construction is advantageous
  • Passionate about building a long-term commercial career
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Full UK driving licence preferred

What's on Offer?

  • Generous salary with regular reviews
  • Car allowance and fuel card
  • Excellent benefits package
  • Long-term, secured framework with years of work ahead
  • Structured training and mentoring from experienced Commercial Managers and Senior Quantity Surveyors
  • Genuine career progression from Graduate QS to Assistant QS, Quantity Surveyor and beyond
  • Opportunity to join a highly respected main contractor with an excellent reputation for developing and retaining its people

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join a thriving commercial team, gain hands-on experience on a prestigious SHDF framework, and build a long-term career with a business that genuinely invests in its people. Apply today or contact Sarah Taylor at Velocity Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Graduate QS employer: Velocity Recruitment

Join a leading main contractor in Ealing, West London, where you will kick-start your career as a Graduate Quantity Surveyor within a supportive and dynamic work culture. With a secure pipeline of projects, structured training, and genuine opportunities for career progression, this role offers not just a job but a pathway to becoming a fully-fledged Quantity Surveyor. The company is committed to investing in its people, ensuring you receive the mentorship and experience needed to thrive in the construction industry.

Velocity Recruitment

Contact Details:

Velocity Recruitment Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Graduate QS

Cost Reporting
Budget Control
Procurement
Valuations
Payment Applications
Change Management
Subcontractor Accounts