Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Location: Chipping Sodbury

## Graduate Quantity Surveyor Apply:
Chipping Sodbury:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
December 21, 2026 (30+ days left to apply):
JR Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.

At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.
** Graduate Quantity Surveyor in Road Surfacing**
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* Location:

** Chipping Sodbury
* ** Salary:** £30,937pa
* ** Contract Type:
** Fixed Term
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* Working Hours:

** 40 hours per week  
** About the Opportunity
** Join us as a Graduate Quantity Surveyor and launch your career in contracting and commercial management. Our Program is 2 years and from day one, you’ll be working on live projects, gaining practical experience, and developing your skills with the full support of our expert team. We are looking for an Graduate Quantity Surveyor to work in our Road Surfacing Division.

We are the 3rd largest asphalt laying contractor in the UK and build a wide range of roads from our Strategic Road Network (Motorways and A Roads) to Local Council roads.  
** Our graduate programme*
* ** Contract Financial Management
*** Oversee measurement, valuation, payment, and reporting for allocated contracts.
* Ensure timely application and collection of revenue in accordance with contract terms.
* Monitor customer payments, including maintenance periods and staged payments.  
** Commercial Support
*** Assist the Commercial department with pre-contract and tender activities.
* Negotiate and agree terms and conditions for contracts and sub-contracts, liaising with legal advisors as needed.  
** Procurement & Subcontractor Engagement
*** Participate in the procurement process and engagement of subcontractors and suppliers.
* Define responsibilities and establish terms and conditions for subcontractor agreements.
* Prepare and agree subcontractor payment certificates.  
** Financial Reporting & Forecasting
*** Establish financial control systems for contract execution.
* Manage revenue, cost, cash collection, and reporting throughout the contract lifecycle.
* Produce financial and commercial reports and forecasts for the Managing QS and other stakeholders.  
** Compliance & Safety
*** Report any unsafe practices observed during site visits.  
** Quantity Surveyor
** After completing the programme the career pathway leads to Quantity Surveyor role where you’ll take ownership of commercial delivery on key projects. You’ll apply everything you’ve learned to lead cost management, support junior colleagues, and influence project outcomes.  
** Your responsibilities will include:
*** Leading cost planning, forecasting, and reporting
* Managing contracts and commercial risk
* Supporting and mentoring Graduate and Assistant QS team members
* Working closely with project managers and clients to ensure value delivery  
** Senior Quantity Surveyor
** As a Senior Quantity Surveyor you are responsible, in conjunction with the Operations personnel.  
** Your Responsibilities will include:
*** The financial management and performance of all allocated complex and significant (greater than £1m value) contracts.
* Change management
* Formal contractual notifications
* Negotiation of…