Location
Cambridge / Gretna / Rickmansworth / Portsmouth / Southampton

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£31,000 per annum

About the Role
Become a part of the UK's top-rated construction and civil engineering graduate programme, recognised as the No.1 choice for graduates by TheJobCrowd and winner of the Environmental and Ethical Awareness category. Our Graduate Development Programme offers a rich, hands-on experience where you will develop your technical skills, grow your network and gain professional qualifications if you choose. Working full-time, you will start an exciting and rewarding career enabling you to add value to society.

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you will work closely with your line manager to assist in the commercial administration, reporting and performance on a single large project or several smaller schemes. Your responsibilities will include:
- Learning to use the latest software tools to accurately report cost and value to the business unit
- Interpreting and critically evaluating expenditure reports from internal cost systems
- Assisting in the procurement of subcontract partners including preparation of bid enquiry documentation and evaluation of bids
- Producing subcontract documentation
- Assisting in the production and issue of commercial notices to clients and subcontractors as required by contract and law
- Managing change in accordance with contract forms, including producing and submitting Compensation Event Quotations and maintaining detailed schedules of value
- Providing information to the Commercial team to assist in monthly payment applications to clients
- Liaising with operational and engineering staff to maintain site records
- Collating and calculating information to assist in producing and maintaining detailed 'cost to complete' schedules including subcontractor liabilities

This role is available for a September 2026 start, with the possibility of an earlier start date to suit you and the business. You will be expected to work in and around the advertised locations, with potential travel to other projects and locations in the future, which may include overnight stays.

Galliford Try is a leading construction company aiming to improve the UK's built environment and deliver lasting change in communities. We promote an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential, emphasising health, safety and wellbeing through our 'Be Well' programme, which offers gym discounts and wellbeing support.

Our two-year development programme runs alongside your permanent role and covers seven modules designed to enhance your interpersonal and leadership skills, complementing the hands-on technical experience you will gain. If you choose to pursue professional qualifications, we will fully fund them and provide a dedicated mentor. The programme concludes with a celebration and a promotion to the next stage of your career.

Additional benefits include a company car or car benefit scheme (role dependent), 28 days holiday excluding bank holidays (increasing with service), private medical insurance, two paid volunteering days per year, an agile working programme, and a range of other benefits such as Save as You Earn share purchase scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, and discounts on brands and holidays.

Experience
Applications are invited from graduates passionate about the industry who have achieved, or are on track to achieve, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in quantity surveying or a similar discipline prior to September 2026.

About you
- A collaborator: able to work and communicate effectively with people at different levels, providing valuable input into key projects.
- A problem-solver: considers solutions from all angles and brings ideas to the table.
- A self-starter: motivated to take ownership of tasks and projects and develop your skills.
- An adapter: flexible and able to positively respond to change.
- An inquisitor: naturally curious, asking questions to learn and understand more.

Qualifications
- A full UK driving licence (or currently learning, with expectation to obtain a full licence by 7th September 2026).
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK without restriction.