Graduate Quantity Surveyor - Energy

We’re looking to bring onboard our 2027 graduate quantity surveyors. If you're looking for a place that champions your growth, supports your journey to full qualification, and gives you the chance to work on world-class projects, then the Gleeds construct graduate programme is where your future begins.

At Gleeds, we believe in creating long-term relationships with not only our clients, but our people as well. We have a proven track record of supporting our graduates as they grow, helping them become the best version of themselves both professionally and personally – creating a workplace that is efficient, inclusive, and fun to be a part of.

• Real project experience
• Support and guidance from industry experts
• Professional reviews and development support
• Full backing to achieve chartered status (RICS, CIOB, APM, and more)

• Full financial support for accreditation costs
• Help with paperwork and application processes
• Access to industry-recognised training
• Depending on your role, you’ll work towards chartered status with leading professional bodies such as RICS, CIOB, APM, and more.

At Gleeds, you’ll do more than crunch numbers - you’ll help deliver projects that transform communities. As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you’ll have unlimited access to our experts, all with years of experience across the industry. They’ll guide you as you gain hands-on experience in estimating, planning, tendering, and contract management.

Our cost managers keep construction projects financially on track - from the first sketches to the final sign-off. They manage costs, contracts, and procurement to ensure everything runs smoothly and stays within budget.

• Cost planning:
  Estimating budgets and costs throughout the design process.
• Procurement:
  Advising on how to hire contractors and managing the tender process.
• Contract management:
  Drafting contracts, handling changes, and resolving disputes.
• Cost control:
  Monitoring spending, forecasting cash flow, and maximising value.
• Project close-out:
  Finalising accounts, ensuring payments, and reviewing performance.

Your role will encompass (but is not limited to) the following:

• Contribute to high-quality service delivery across projects.
• Support Cost Managers in providing accurate and timely outputs.
• Assist with preparing cost estimates, cost plans, cost-in-use studies, and tender documentation.
• Help manage tender processes, including evaluations and reporting.
• Support contract administration, valuations, payments, final accounts, and client reporting.

• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Confidence with MS Office tools
• Enthusiasm, adaptability, and a team mindset
• Right to live and work in the UK
• A degree or masters (completed or completing by August 2027) within quantity surveying, surveying, construction management, mathematics or physics.

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• Structured professional and personal development through our construct graduate programme.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional days.
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews.
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations.
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first.
• Expand your horizons with global opportunities available to everyone.
• Agile ways of working arrangements to ensure you have a…