Our client, a long-established and respected multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy, is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Colchester. With over 100 years of operation, they employ over 200 professionals across regional offices throughout the UK. They offer integrated services in Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Architecture, M&E Design, Project Management and Health & Safety across key sectors including residential, defence, commercial, healthcare, education, and blue-light.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to join a forward-thinking consultancy that genuinely values its people. You'll receive full APC support, exposure to projects from £500k to £15m, and access to a structured progression programme within a vibrant and collaborative practice environment.

Graduate Quantity Surveyor Salary & Benefits

Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 DOE
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, with festive shutdown and increasing entitlement with service
Hybrid / flexible working arrangements
APC training and professional membership support
Competitive Company Pension Scheme
Health cash plan
Life assurance benefit
Cycle to work scheme
In-house coaching and mentoring support
Comprehensive wellness and mental health programmes

Graduate Quantity Surveyor Job Overview

Prepare outline cost plans and budgets tailored to client needs
Produce preliminaries and contract documents for tendering
Support senior surveyors on pre- and post-contract duties
Assist in tender analysis, contractor appointments and cost reporting
Attend project meetings and assist with valuations and cost control
Monitor progress, inspect works, and support contractor payments
Work across a diverse range of public and private sector clients
Help control expenditure and ensure projects meet time and cost targets
Assist with final account agreements and specialist contractor supervision
Record project time and promote the practice for future commissions

Graduate Quantity Surveyor Job Requirements

Degree in Quantity Surveying with 1 - 3 years' experience (including placements)
Enthusiasm to work toward MRICS status (APC support provided)
Understanding of traditional and modern construction techniques
Knowledge of Building Regulations and related legislation
Strong communication and organisation skills
Full UK driving licence
Based within commuting distance of Colchester (or willing to relocate)

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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