Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Location
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Walsall, West Midlands
Salary
:
Up to £32,000 depending on experience

Kick-start your Quantity Surveying career with one of the UK's leading specialist contractors.

Are you a recent Quantity Surveying graduate looking to launch your career on exciting infrastructure and water projects? At OnSite, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of our largest and most complex projects while receiving hands‑on training, mentoring from experienced commercial professionals, and exposure to every stage of the project lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Graduate Quantity Surveyor who wants to develop their commercial skills within a supportive team, gain responsibility from day one, and build a long‑term career in the utilities and civil engineering sector.

OnSite is one of the UK’s leading providers of professional contracting services. With a proven track record in the successful delivery of projects and contracts across a broad spectrum of market sectors, OnSite consists of specialist operating areas – drainage, sewer rehabilitation, pipelines, civil engineering, specialist maintenance and rail services.

Working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and Operational Managers, you'll support the commercial management of several projects and learn how to:

• Assist in the preparation of valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and profitability.
• Maintain records of costs, variations, programme changes and project performance.
• Support subcontractor procurement, administration and account management.
• Help prepare monthly cost reports, forecasts and CVRs.
• Learn and apply NEC and JCT contract principles.
• Attend project meetings with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Assist in identifying commercial risks and opportunities across projects.
• Support tendering activities and pricing exercises.
• Contribute to post‑project reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Need:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying (or due to graduate this year).
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities.
• Ambitious, proactive and eager to learn.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office packages.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Previous placement year, internship or work experience within construction, utilities or civil engineering.
• Basic understanding of NEC or JCT contracts.
• Interest in water, infrastructure or civil engineering projects.

• Family‑Friendly Leave:
  Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days.
• Financial & Life Assurance:
  Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice.
• Health & Wellbeing:
  Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Virtual GP access.
• Lifestyle & Perks:
  Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
• Professional Development:
  Hands‑on training and ongoing career development opportunities.
• Inclusion & Belonging:
  Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group and more.
• Performance & Recognition:
  Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.

This is more than just a graduate role. It's an opportunity to build a long‑term career with a growing business that invests in its people. You'll gain practical experience on live projects, learn from industry experts, and develop the skills needed to progress into a fully qualified Quantity Surveyor and beyond.

Apply today and start your Quantity Surveying career with OnSite.

At South Staffordshire Limited, inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee‑led communities that bring our people together, support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities.

We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.