Quantity Surveyor Year in Industry Placement - Essex - 2026

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

Job summary

A leading construction company based in the UK is offering a Quantity Surveyor Year in Industry Placement. This full-time role is ideal for students or recent graduates in Quantity Surveying. You'll gain practical experience in budgeting, cost management, and contract handling, supported by a great salary and a benefits package. This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in the construction industry.

Benefits

Great salary

Career development support

Qualifications

• Students enrolled in a university Quantity Surveying degree programme or recent graduates.
• Looking to gain real-world experience while fulfilling academic requirements.
• Passion for building the future and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Budget for a construction project, ensuring costs are controlled.
• Manage project costs, contracts, and financial planning.
• Learn cost estimation, contract management, and financial analysis.

Skills

Budget management

Cost estimation

Contract management

Financial analysis

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Quantity Surveyor Year in Industry Placement - Essex - 2026

Join to apply for the Quantity Surveyor Year in Industry Placement - Essex - 2026 role at Balfour Beatty plc.

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

• Budget for a construction project, ensuring everything needed is accounted for and costs are controlled.
• Manage project costs, contracts, and financial planning.
• Learn cost estimation, contract management, and financial analysis.

Who we're looking for

• Students enrolled in a university Quantity Surveying degree programme, or recent graduates.
• Looking to gain real-world experience while fulfilling academic requirements.
• Passion for building the future and collaboration with fellow graduates.

Why work for us

Kickstart your career at Balfour Beatty, join our Early Careers development programme, receive tailored support from day one and develop 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.

Seniority level: Internship

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Construction