Summer Placement Quantity Surveyor

We are Balfour Beatty. You may not know us by name, but you’ll recognise what we do. We’re a leading international infrastructure group, building, maintaining and improving infrastructure that supports communities for generations to come.

As a Summer Placement Quantity Surveyor, you'll join our 2027 Summer Placement Programme and gain hands‑on experience while contributing to some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. From day one, you'll take on real responsibility, develop technical and professional skills, and work alongside experienced colleagues who will support your growth. You'll also be part of a supportive early careers community, building valuable industry experience and developing the knowledge and skills needed for your future career.

In this role, you'll join one of our UKCS - Regional Scotland teams, based in Edinburgh.

As a Summer Placement Quantity Surveyor, you'll gain insight into the commercial management of major infrastructure and construction projects. Working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and project teams, you'll be introduced to the processes, systems, and activities used to manage costs, contracts, procurement, and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.

During your placement, you'll gain exposure to how commercial teams support successful project delivery while developing an understanding of cost management, procurement, contracts, and project controls within a live project environment.

You’ll get exposure to:

• How project costs, budgets, and financial performance are managed across construction projects
• Cost reporting, forecasting, valuations, and financial monitoring activities
• Commercial documentation, contract administration, and project record management
• Procurement processes, subcontractor engagement, and supplier management activities

We are looking for students currently enrolled on a university degree programme, with a genuine interest in our industry.

To be eligible, you’ll need to:

• Be studying towards a degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Be available to complete a minimum of an 8‑week summer placement between June and September.

We’d love to receive your application if you:

• Are curious, proactive and motivated to develop professionally.
• Enjoy solving problems and finding practical solutions.
• Work well with others and build positive relationships.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with different people.
• Take ownership, adapt to challenges and are committed to achieving results.

• Work on high-profile projects that make a real difference, while gaining valuable industry experience with one of the UK’s leading infrastructure groups.
• Be part of a supportive early careers network, with structured training and coaching from experienced industry professionals.
• Build practical skills, expand your professional network and gain valuable insight into a career in infrastructure.
• Successful summer placement students may have the opportunity to be considered for future placement or graduate opportunities with Balfour Beatty.

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits, giving you the freedom to shape a rewards package that works for you.
• 25 days’ holiday (pro rata for the duration of your placement).
• Access to learning, development and networking opportunities throughout your placement.

The Regional Scotland business delivers the buildings and infrastructure that communities across Scotland rely on every day. It plays an important role in supporting economic growth, improving public services and creating lasting social value.

At Balfour Beatty, we have been delivering complex and critical infrastructure across Scotland for…