Quantity Surveying Year in Industry - UKCS - Reading - 2026

Balfour; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction company is offering a Quantity Surveying Year in Industry placement in Reading for 2026. This internship role is ideal for university students looking to gain practical experience in budgeting, financial planning, and cost management. Join a supportive Early Careers development programme and enjoy a competitive salary along with career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a university degree programme.
• Willingness to learn cost estimation and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Budget for construction projects and manage costs.
• Control contracts and financial planning.

Education

University degree programme

Job description

Quantity Surveying Year in Industry - UKCS - Reading - 2026

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About The Role
We are Balfour Beatty, a leading UK construction company building iconic buildings and structures that will last for generations to come.

What you'll be doing

As a Quantity Surveyor Year in Industry Placement, you will 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. The role offers the chance to gain real-world experience while fulfilling academic requirements, applying your learning in a practical environment and building valuable professional skills.

Why work for us

Kickstart your career at Balfour Beatty. You’ll join our Early Careers development programme and receive tailored support from day one. You’ll join a community of likeminded individuals while developing essential career and life skills. Alongside a great salary and benefits package, you'll gain invaluable experience that paves the way for exciting opportunities and career progression.

Seniority level: Internship

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Construction

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