Graduate Quantity Surveyor – 2026 – Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

Skanska; Godmanchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor for its 2026 Graduate Programme starting in September 2026. The role offers hands-on experience within a supportive environment, focusing on minimising project costs, building contractor relationships, and supporting site management tasks. Ideal candidates will be studying or have completed a Quantity Surveying degree and possess strong communication skills. The programme promotes sustainability and professional development within a diverse team.

Benefits

Professional accreditation support

Employee support networks

Flexible working options

Regular social events

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Studying towards or having completed a Quantity Surveying degree accredited by the RICS.
• Have excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Values driven and passionate about sustainability.
• Commercially minded and enthusiastic about learning.

Responsibilities

• Help minimise project costs to ensure profitability and risk mitigation.
• Build relationships and negotiate with trade contractors and client representatives.
• Support site measurement and records, labour and plant returns.
• Procure trade contract packages and assist with sub-contract procurement.
• Measure and quantify works for cost plan validation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Commercially minded

Passionate about sustainability

Learning and development enthusiasm

Education

Quantity Surveying degree accredited by the RICS

Job description

Graduate Quantity Surveyor – 2026 – Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

General information

City/town: Cambridgeshire, Huntingdon

Job field: Construction

Description and requirements

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 – 2026 – Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

We’re excited to open applications for our 2026 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.

Working as part of our Mechanical, Electrical, & Public Health (MEP) team, working in defence, we are now looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join our 2026 development programme and help us shape the future with purpose and innovation.

Please note: for this location successful candidates will have to pass high security clearance (SC). In order to pass, both UK and non‑UK subjects must have lived in the UK for a minimum of 5 years.

What you’ll do:

• Help minimise the costs of a project to ensure profitability and risk mitigation
• Build relationships and negotiate with trade contractors and client representatives
• Support the preparation and completion of site measurement and records, day work sheets, labour and plant returns
• Procure trade contract packages, including completing detailed tender analysis and preparation of tender and contract documents
• Assist with the procurement of sub‑contract packages
• Work within the projects commercial team and have responsibility in measuring and quantifying works for cost plan validation, completing interim and final account valuations
• Prepare contractual documents including preparing scopes and sub‑contract warranties
• Other commercial tasks depending on project needs

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Studying towards (in your final year) or having completed a Quantity Surveying degree accredited by the RICS. We will consider applications from other commercially focused or construction qualification backgrounds.
• Have excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Values driven and passionate about sustainability
• Commercially minded
• Enthusiastic about learning and developing new ways of thinking

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 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 possible
• You would be joining a mental‑health‑aware organisation and will have access to wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme, mental health ambassador network and wellbeing conversations

Programme start date: September 2026 - Join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.

Equal opportunities

We value diversity and strive to create inclusive teams — we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and protected characteristics and believe different perspectives make us stronger.

Flexible working and reasonable adjustments

Please ask about flexibility at interview and we will explore what is possible for the role. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] so we can support you.

More information about the role

Please note this advert may not include every assigned duty or responsibility and may be amended at Skanska’s discretion, including the closing date; if you have questions contact [e-mail].