Young Person Quantity Surveying, Work Experience Placement -Derby, 9th-12th February 2026

Severn Trent Plc; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in the East Midlands offers a work experience placement in quantity surveying for young individuals aged 14-18, running from 9th to 12th February 2026. This program allows participants to discover how large projects manage budgets and deliver value, providing valuable skills in communication, teamwork, and organization. Participants will be guided by experienced staff, contributing to their future job prospects and adding compelling experiences to their CVs.

Qualifications

• Interest in how projects stay on budget and track.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Teamwork capabilities.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Explore quantities surveying roles.
• Attend meetings with contractors.
• Review designs and understand cost implications.

Job description

Young Person Quantity Surveying, Work Experience Placement -Derby, 9th-12th February 2026

Date – Monday 9th – Thursday 12th February 2026 (4-days)

Who it's for: Young individuals between 14 and 18 years old, who are interest in work experience

What’s This All About?

Interested in how big projects stay on budget and on track? In this placement, you’ll explore the world of quantity surveying, where engineering meets finance. You’ll learn how we plan costs, manage budgets, and make sure projects deliver value for money. You may get involved in reviewing designs, attending meetings with contractors, and understanding how decisions affect both cost and construction. This is a fantastic opportunity to see how quantity surveyors keep projects running smoothly and discover a career that combines technical knowledge with problem-solving and commercial awareness.

What You’ll Learn:

Communication – Talking and listening clearly

Teamwork – Working with others to get things done

Problem Solving – Thinking through challenges

Confidence – Sharing your ideas and asking questions

Time Management – Staying organised and focused

Organisation – Keeping things tidy and on track

Who Will Support You?

You’ll be guided by friendly staff who will help you settle in, answer your questions, and make sure you get the most out of your time with us.

What You’ll Take Away:

By the end of your placement, you’ll have:

A better idea of what it’s like to work in a professional environment

New skills you can use in school and future jobs

Great experiences to talk about in interviews or on your CV

Important Notice – Research Trial Participation

This work experience opportunity is part of a research trial being conducted by Severn Trent in partnership with Ipsos and the Youth Futures Foundation. The trial aims to understand how work experience impacts young people’s skills and future career outcomes. By applying for this placement, you are also consenting to take part in the research trial. This involves your application data being used for research purposes and you may be invited to complete short surveys or interviews (participation in these is optional).

If you are under 16 years old, you must upload a signed parental consent form with your application for it to be considered.

You will be asked to confirm you have attached your parental consent in the application, Consent will be verified and check before approving your eligibility

See website for additional information, you must consent to take part in our work experience programme.