Quantity Surveying Year in Industry - UKCS - Bristol - 2026

Balfour; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction company is offering a Year in Industry placement for Quantity Surveyors in Bristol, targeted at students enrolled in university degree programmes. The role involves budgeting for construction projects and managing financial planning. This full-time internship provides valuable real-world experience, essential skills, and a pathway to career progression.

Benefits

Great salary

Benefits package

Career development programme

Qualifications

• Ability to manage project costs effectively.
• Understanding of financial analysis techniques.
• Strong attention to detail in budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Budget for a construction project, ensuring all costs are accounted for.
• Manage contracts and financial planning.
• Learn key aspects of cost estimation and financial analysis.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost estimation

Contract management

Financial planning

Financial analysis

Education

Enrolled in university degree programme

Job description

Quantity Surveying Year in Industry - UKCS - Bristol - 2026

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Overview

We are Balfour Beatty, one of the UK’s largest construction companies building iconic buildings and structures that will last for generations to come.

What you'll be doing

As an Quantity Surveyor Year in Industry Placement your job is to budget for a construction project, ensuring everything needed is accounted for and costs are controlled. You’ll manage project costs, contracts, and financial planning. You’ll learn cost estimation, contract management, and financial analysis.

Who we're looking for

Our Year in Industry placements are targeted at students enrolled in a university degree programme, and offers the chance to gain real-world experience while fulfilling academic requirements. This placement allows you to apply your learning in a practical environment and build valuable professional skills.

Why work for us

Kickstart your career at Balfour Beatty, where you’ll join our Early Careers development programme and receive tailored support from day one. You’ll join a community of likeminded individuals whilst developing essential career and life skills. Alongside a great salary and benefits package, you'll gain invaluable experience and skills that pave the way for exciting opportunities and career progression. This is more than just a job—it's a pathway to a promising future.

Seniority level

• Seniority level: Internship

Employment type

• Employment type: Full-time

Job function / Industry

• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Construction