Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Costain Group PLC

. Assist the Quantity Surveyor with preparing and managing subcontracts .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timePeterborough • United KingdomEntry LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Quantity Surveying, including contract management, cost reporting, and procurement strategy development. Proficient in maintaining compliance with contractual arrangements and promoting health and safety standards on project sites.

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Quantity Surveying DegreeRICS/CICES AccreditationCost ReportingMS Excel ProficiencyHealth and Safety Compliance

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementCost ReportingVariance AnalysisProcurement StrategyRisk MitigationFinancial AccountingEfficiency MonitoringAudit Record MaintenanceChange Control ManagementForecasting

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementRelationship BuildingAbility to Work Under Pressure

Certifications & Qualifications

RICS MembershipCICES MembershipSecurity Check Clearance

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementCostain's Carbon Net ZeroWorking Time DirectiveAlliance ContractHealth and Safety Inductions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist the Quantity Surveyor with preparing and managing subcontracts
Ensure contract files, communications, payments, early warnings, compensation events and programme submissions are maintained and compliant
Develop and monitor procurement strategy with the Quantity Surveyor, Procurement team, Construction Manager and Project Manager
Work with site teams to manage allowances and outputs, communicate change control and escalate issues
Assist with live forecasting, cost reporting, variance analysis and final outturn calculations
Monitor actual costs against baselines, value of work done, solution cost progress and affordability challenges
Ensure efficiencies are reflected in reporting tools within client timelines
Record deliveries in accordance with Anglian Water and partner requirements
Assist with project and programme risk mitigation plans
Support proper administration of the Alliance Contract, including early warnings and contractual notices
Help project team members understand contractual arrangements
Identify, implement and monitor efficiency plans
Maintain records for audits and cost assurance
Assist with producing financial accounts
Promote continuous improvement in health and safety and maintain safe working practices
Complete health and safety inductions and scheduled audits
Monitor Working Time Directive compliance and mandatory safety equipment usage
Report near misses and support a zero-accident culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Good result in a Quantity Surveyor degree or equivalent, with a minimum 2:1 achieved or expected
RICS/CICES accredited degree, or enrolment on an accredited part-time postgraduate degree with some relevant experience
Enrolled and working towards Full Membership of either RICS or CICES
Full UK Driving Licence
Mobility to work on various projects throughout the UK during the two-year programme
Ability to travel to project sites, including remote locations
Extensive IT knowledge, particularly MS Excel
Excellent communication, organisation and time-management skills
Ability to prioritise, work accurately and thrive in pressured situations
Willingness to learn with appropriate instruction
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships and integrate into teams
Passion for Costain's Carbon Net Zero targets
May be required to obtain and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance; this requires legal UK residence for a minimum of 5 years and successful completion of vetting
Passport and/or right-to-work documentation required at interview

Benefits

Comp & perks

Two-year Graduate Development Programme
Mentoring and support in every area of work
Structured training programme to work towards achieving Chartership
Opportunities to work on projects across the UK in sectors including nuclear, highways, rail, water, airports and tunnels
Potential rotation to another project/sector after 8–12 months
Support from line managers throughout the programme