Graduate Quantity Surveyor in Birmingham

On-site in Birmingham·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 12 Nov)

Kier

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Our summary

Salary: £38,000 a year
About £2,570 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Birmingham
Contract: Full-time

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Kier is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Birmingham.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Location: Birmingham
Hours: 40 hours per week
Starting Salary: £31,000 per annum + Car Allowance (on some contracts)
Pathway: Permanent, Full-time 2-year programme, leading to assistant level role upon completion with salary potential of CIRCA £38k
Starting date: September 2027

Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.
Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills.
Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network.
Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths.

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Visa & relocation

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

The role

We're looking for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join our team based in the BIrmingham region.

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you will assist in managing all aspects of the contractual and financial side of projects. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands-on experience, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and develop a strong foundation in quantity surveying. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone is empowered to achieve their career goals, and our people are at the heart of our business.

What you'll do

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the project team, supporting them in managing the commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects. Your day to day will include:

Assisting in maximising gross profit for projects
Managing commercial resources of the project
Assessing, reviewing, and mitigating commercial and contractual risks
Helping prepare and submit tenders and contract documents
Collaborating with the project team to prepare progress reports and financial statements

What are we looking for?

This role of Graduate Quantity Surveyor is great for you if:

You hold a degree in Quantity Surveying
You demonstrate a genuine interest in pursuing a career in quantity surveying and the construction industry, with clear motivation to learn and develop professionally
You have numerical confidence and the ability to use data to support decision-making
You show enthusiasm for learning new skills and knowledge, and the ability to adapt in response to feedback
You hold a full UK driving licence

Application Timeline

October 2026: Initial applications

November 2026: Application reviews

January 2027: Virtual/in-person assessment centres

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.

It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations we reserve the right to close adverts early

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About Kier

Industry: Construction

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Additional information

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

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