Graduate Quantity Surveyor - 2027 - Peterborough

What do you want from your work? From your life??

If you’re looking for more than just a job, if you want to make a real difference with every decision you make, you’re in the right place. ?

Skanska is one of the largest construction and development companies in the world. Together, we shape how we live, work and connect - we build from the ground up and maintain your local communities, infrastructure and transportation.???

Graduate Quantity Surveyor - 2027 Development Programme - Peterborough

We’re excited to open applications for our 2027 Graduate Programme, starting in September. This is your opportunity to build a meaningful career where your work contributes to healthier, greener, and more inclusive places for people to thrive. ?

Over two years, you’ll gain hands-on experience, structured learning, and the support of mentors who care about your growth. You’ll develop the technical and interpersonal skills to help you succeed and make a lasting impact. ?

We are looking for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join our Infrastructure @one Alliance team in Peterborough to support the successful delivery of clean water and wastewater projects through effective cost and contract management across East Anglia.

What you'll do:?

• Support the preparation of cost estimates, budgets, and tender submissions.
• Assist with contract administration and commercial reporting.
• Monitor project costs, identify risks, and manage change processes.
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and clients (e.g. Anglian Water).
• Ensure compliance with NEC contracts, procurement frameworks, and commercial procedures.
• Contribute to value engineering, cost-saving initiatives, and financial forecasting.
  
  

What you'll bring to the role:?

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Commercial Management or equivalent (RICS accredited).
• A strong interest in the water, utilities or infrastructure sector.
• Clear written and verbal communication, strong attention to detail, team-working mindset and active pursuit of professional accreditation.
• This role requires visits to sites across the UK. As such, we would expect you to have a driving licence or work towards obtaining one within your first year of working with us.
  
  

What we offer:??

• You will join a community of 100+ graduates and apprentices, with opportunities to build networks and collaborate across the business?
• Support and guidance from experienced leaders and teams, plus development pathways to help you achieve professional accreditation — we cover membership expenses for the professional body of your choice?
• Regular professional and social events?
• Opportunities to volunteer at least one day per year?
• Access to our employee networks including Women’s, Ability, Pride, O.N.E (Origins Nationality Ethnicity), Military, and Mental Health & Wellbeing?
• My Rewards discounts and cycle to work scheme to support a healthy work-life balance where possibl