Graduate Quantity Surveyor – 2027 – Peterborough

Graduate Quantity Surveyor – 2027 – Peterborough Overview

Are you seeking a meaningful career that allows you to make a real difference? Skanska, one of the largest construction and development companies globally, invites applications for its 2027 Graduate Quantity Surveyor Programme in Peterborough. This program, commencing in September 2027, offers a unique opportunity to contribute to healthier, greener, and more inclusive communities.

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you will join the Infrastructure @one Alliance team, focusing on the effective delivery of clean water and wastewater projects across East Anglia. Over the course of two years, you will gain hands-on experience, structured learning, and mentorship to help you develop both technical and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing cost estimates, budgets, and tender submissions for projects.
• Support contract administration and prepare commercial reports.
• Monitor project costs, identify potential risks, and manage change processes effectively.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and clients, such as Anglian Water.
• Ensure adherence to NEC contracts, procurement frameworks, and commercial procedures.
• Contribute to value engineering, cost-saving initiatives, and financial forecasting.

Qualifications and Skills

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Commercial Management, or a related field that is RICS accredited.
• A keen interest in the water, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and actively pursue professional accreditation.
• A valid driving license or the intention to obtain one within the first year of employment, as site visits across the UK are required.

Benefits

• Join a community of over 100 graduates and apprentices with opportunities for networking and collaboration.
• Receive support and guidance from experienced leaders and teams, along with development pathways for professional accreditation, including coverage of membership expenses.
• Participate in regular professional and social events.
• Volunteer at least one day per year.
• Access to employee networks focused on diversity and inclusion, including Women’s, Ability, Pride, O.N.E (Origins Nationality Ethnicity), Military, and Mental Health & Wellbeing.
• Enjoy discounts through the My Rewards program and a cycle-to-work scheme to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Access to mental health support through an employee assistance program and a network of mental health ambassadors.

Skanska values diversity and strives to create inclusive teams. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and protected characteristics, believing that different perspectives strengthen our organization. If you require flexibility or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist you.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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