Graduate Quantity Surveyor

At Tilbury Douglas, you won’t just be starting your career – you’ll be contributing to projects that make a lasting difference to people and communities.

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor within our Engineering business, you’ll gain valuable hands‑on experience from day one. Working alongside experienced commercial and M&E professionals, you’ll support the delivery of live construction projects across a diverse range of sectors. Tilbury Douglas Engineering is recognised as one of the UK’s leading mechanical, electrical and plumbing (M&E) engineering contractors, delivering solutions that enable complex estates and facilities to operate safely, efficiently and sustainably.

You’ll develop your technical, commercial and professional skills while gaining first‑hand experience of the quantity surveying role – from managing costs and supporting procurement to working with project teams and supply chain partners. Along the way, you’ll play a part in delivering important buildings and facilities that provide lasting value to the communities they serve.

You’ll support cost management and commercial decision‑making, helping projects stay on programme and budget while building the experience you need for a successful career in quantity surveying.

This is a site‑based role, with your initial project expected to be based in the Warrington area. As you develop, you’ll have opportunities to gain experience across a variety of projects, clients and locations within the wider North West region, helping you build broad commercial experience and a strong foundation for your career in quantity surveying.

You’ll learn from experienced professionals, take on real responsibility and see first‑hand how projects come to life – building strong foundations for your future career with Tilbury Douglas.

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you’ll rotate across key areas to develop your skills and gain the experience you need to progress towards professional accreditation.

No two days are the same and with the support of experienced colleagues, you’ll:

• Contribute to cost estimates, budgets and tender submissions that shape project delivery
• Support the procurement of subcontractors and suppliers, learning how to get the best value
• Track and monitor project costs, valuations and payments to keep everything running smoothly
• Help assess and manage risks, opportunities and variations, gaining real commercial awareness
• Produce clear reports and documentation to support client and project team decisions
• Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors
• Develop your skills in industry‑standard systems and digital tools for commercial management

This isn’t just about numbers – it’s about impact. You’ll be supported to develop the technical, commercial and people skills to become a trusted professional. With mentoring, structured training and support towards RICS accreditation, you’ll be on a clear pathway to becoming a Chartered Quantity Surveyor.

We want to hear from people who are passionate about making a difference through construction and the built environment. You’ll bring:

• A degree (or expected in 2027) in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (2:2 or above)
• A full UK driving licence (or working towards obtaining one by February 2027)
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with a practical and logical approach
• Good written and verbal communication, with the ability to engage with a wide range of people
• A collaborative mindset, with the enthusiasm to learn and take on responsibility
• Previous placement or site experience (desirable but not essential)

Start your career with a programme designed to help you learn, develop…