Graduate Apprentice 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 Graduate Apprentice Quantity Surveyor you'll join our 2027 Early Careers programme and gain hands-on experience while contributing to some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. From day one, you'll be mentored by experienced colleagues, develop technical and professional skills, and gain real-world experience that complements your studies. You'll also be part of a supportive early careers community, building the knowledge, skills and industry-recognised qualifications needed to build a successful career.

In this role, you'll join one of our UKCS
- Regional Scotland team(s) based in the central belt, supporting the delivery of the University of Glasgow
- Veterinary Research Facility project.

As an Graduate Apprentice Quantity Surveyor, you'll play an important role in the commercial management of major infrastructure and construction projects. Working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and project teams, you'll gain hands-on experience managing costs, contracts, procurement activities, and commercial performance while developing the skills needed to help projects achieve successful outcomes.

You'll learn how construction projects are managed from a commercial perspective, supporting everything from subcontract procurement and cost forecasting through to contract administration and financial reporting. Through practical experience and formal training, you'll build strong analytical, commercial, and communication skills while developing an understanding of how projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and within budget.

You’ll learn how to:

• Support the management and control of project costs throughout the project lifecycle
• Assist with cost reporting, forecasting, valuations, and financial performance monitoring
• Help prepare and maintain commercial records, contract documentation, and project cost information
• Support subcontract procurement activities, including tendering, quotation analysis, and subcontract administration

Alongside your role, you'll attend Glasgow Caledonian or Heriot Watt University on day release and work towards a Construction Quantity Surveyor (Degree) Level 6 in BSc (Hons) Graduate Apprenticeship Construction and Built Environment (Quantity Surveying).

We value your potential over experience. If you are self-motivated, proactive, and eager to start a career in our industry, this role could be for you.

For a Construction Quantity Surveyor (Degree) Level 6 apprenticeship, you will need:

• A minimum of SQA Higher at BBCC.

We’d also love to receive your application if you:

• Are keen to learn and develop new skills.
• Enjoy solving problems and finding practical solutions.
• Work well with others and contribute positively to a team.
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Show initiative, adapt to challenges and take pride in achieving results.

• Earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience while working towards fully funded, industry-recognised qualifications.
• Work on impactful projects that help shape communities, while building your career with one of the UK's leading infrastructure groups.
• Learn from experienced professionals who will support your development through mentoring, coaching and on-the-job learning.
• Take part in unique development opportunities, including residential programmes in the Lake District and personal development experiences delivered by our external partners.
• Build the foundations for a long-term career, with support…