Quantity Surveying Summer Placement - UKCS

Quantity Surveying Summer Placement - UKCS - Oxford - 2026

About The Role

We are Balfour Beatty, you may not know us by name but you definitely will have seen what we do. We are one of the UK’s largest construction companies building iconic buildings and structures that will last for generations to come.

What you’ll be doing

As a Summer Placement Quantity Surveyor your job is to budget for a construction project, ensuring everything needed is accounted for and costs are controlled. You’ll manage project costs, contracts, and financial planning. You’ll learn cost estimation, contract management, and financial analysis.

Who we're looking for

Our Summer Placements are targeted at university students in their first or second year, offering an 8-week programme during the summer break. This placement provides a valuable opportunity to gain hands‑on experience and build professional skills early in your academic journey.

Why work for us

Kickstart your career at Balfour Beatty, where you’ll join our Early Careers development programme and receive tailored support from day one. You’ll join a community of likeminded individuals whilst developing essential career and life skills. Alongside a great salary and benefits package, you'll gain invaluable experience and skills that pave the way for exciting opportunities and career progression.

Internship

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Construction