Graduate Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure

Kickstart your career at Gleeds! 

We’re looking to bring onboard our class of 2025 Graduate Quantity Surveyor at our Liverpool, Leeds or Manchester office, so if you’re interested in working for a business that is internationally renowned, will support your learning & development and will give you the opportunity to get fully qualified, then the Gleeds Graduate Programme is for you. 

At Gleeds, we believe in creating long-term relationships with not only our clients, but our people as well. We have a proven track record of supporting our Graduates as they grow, helping them become the best version of themselves both professionally and personally – creating a workplace that is efficient, inclusive, and fun to be a part of. 

What does the Gleeds Graduate Programme offer you? 

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you will have unlimited access to our experts, all of whom have years of experience in their respective fields. We’re on the lookout for ambitious, driven Graduates that can embody the value of Gleeds: ‘Professionalism with personality’, ‘Excellence with humility’ and ‘Innovation with agility’. 

Our Graduate Programme will provide you with on-the-job learning, mentorship, professional reviews, a dedicated development team and all the tools and support needed to be successful in your career!

You will be fully supported on your path to becoming fully-accredited – we cover the costs, help with the paperwork, and make sure it is as easy as possible for you to achieve your goals. 

As a Graduate you will:

Assist in all cost and procurement management processes, with a view to successfully completing the Gleeds’ internal APC preparation programme; and self-development training in readiness for attaining Chartered status Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

As a post-graduate you will:

• Contribute to a high quality of service and deliverables.


• Assist Cost Managers in the accurate and timely delivery of services.


• Assist in Cost Managers the preparation of:




• Order of cost estimates and option studies.


• Cost plans.


• Cost-in-use studies.


• Tender documentation and managing the tender process. including designing tender marking schemes




• Assist Cost Managers with the:




• Evaluation and reporting of tenders.


• Valuation of completed work and arranging for payments.


• Preparation and settlement of final accounts.


• Administration of construction contracts.


• Preparation of reports to customers.

What you will need:

• You would have graduated or will be receiving your degree qualification before August 2025


• You will have the right to live and work in the UK. 


• Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written.


• Good organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changes.


• Good ICT skills, with an elevated level of ability in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.


• Lively and enthusiastic, but conscientious and precise.


• Outgoing and people-orientated, with a strong ability to work as part of a team.

• At Gleeds we accept Graduates with all types of degrees classifications, so even if you do not have a degree within the Built Environment, we still would love for you to apply. The only thing we ask is that you have the passion and want to pursue a Graduate role and career within the discipline you have applied for at Gleeds.

If this sounds like you, then we would love to have a chat to discuss how we can help you on your journey to become a fully accredited member of the team here at Gleeds. 

What benefits can you expect from Gleeds? 

At Gleeds, we know people power our success, which is why we are constantly evaluating our benefits offering to make sure everyone knows how valued they are here:

• Structured professional and personal development through our Graduate Development Programme, Construct


• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional days. 


• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews.


• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations.


• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first.


• Expand your horizons with global opportunities available to everyone.


• Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience.


• Agile ways of working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance.


• A supportive and people-focused company that is a recognised Great Place to Work 2023


• Access to a health cash plan, which includes access to discounts on gym memberships, health products and experience days.

By applying for this role, you are confirming that you are looking to secure a Graduate Quantity Surveyor position in the Liverpool, Leeds & Manchester area.

About us

A world of opportunity

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality


• Excellence with humility


• Innovation with agility
  
  
  
  

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.