Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Our client, a long-established and respected multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy, is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Colchester. With over 100 years of operation, they employ over 200 professionals across regional offices throughout the UK. They offer integrated services in Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Architecture, M&E Design, Project Management and Health & Safety across key sectors including residential, defence, commercial, healthcare, education, and blue-light.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to join a forward-thinking consultancy that genuinely values its people. You'll receive full APC support, exposure to projects from £500k to £15m, and access to a structured progression programme within a vibrant and collaborative practice environment.

Graduate Quantity Surveyor Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 DOE
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, with festive shutdown and increasing entitlement with service
• Hybrid / flexible working arrangements
• APC training and professional membership support
• Competitive Company Pension Scheme
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance benefit
• Cycle to work scheme
• In-house coaching and mentoring support
• Comprehensive wellness and mental health programmes

Graduate Quantity Surveyor Job Overview

• Prepare outline cost plans and budgets tailored to client needs
• Produce preliminaries and contract documents for tendering
• Support senior surveyors on pre- and post-contract duties
• Assist in tender analysis, contractor appointments and cost reporting
• Attend project meetings and assist with valuations and cost control
• Monitor progress, inspect works, and support contractor payments
• Work across a diverse range of public and private sector clients
• Help control expenditure and ensure projects meet time and cost targets
• Assist with final account agreements and specialist contractor supervision
• Record project time and promote the practice for future commissions

Graduate Quantity Surveyor Job Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying with 1 - 3 years' experience (including placements)
• Enthusiasm to work toward MRICS status (APC support provided)
• Understanding of traditional and modern construction techniques
• Knowledge of Building Regulations and related legislation
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Based within commuting distance of Colchester (or willing to relocate)

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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