Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Are you a Quantity Surveying graduate ready to start your career in civil engineering?

Our client, a well-established family-run civil engineering contractor based in East Sussex, is looking for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team. Due to continued success and project wins, this is an exciting opportunity to gain experience working on water and highways infrastructure projects.

This role offers the chance to learn from experienced professionals, develop your commercial skills, and build a strong foundation in Quantity Surveying within a supportive and collaborative environment.

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you will work closely with an experienced Quantity Surveyor and the site delivery teams, gaining practical experience across the full commercial lifecycle of projects. You will be hands-on working with a mentor, while developing your understanding of industry contracts such as NEC and JCT.

This is an excellent opportunity to kick-start your career with a long-established contractor that values development and provides exposure to interested and varied projects from day one.

As part of the commercial team, you will gain experience in:
• Project valuations
• Change control and compensation events
• Subcontractor procurement
• Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR)
• Early warning notices
• Risk register updates
• Monthly commercial reporting
• Cash flow forecasting
• Subcontractor payment processes
• Supporting dispute resolution
• Assisting with final accounts

Role requirements:
• BEng or MEng in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Full UK driving licence
• A positive attitude to learning



Why this role is a great start to your career:
• Work on civil engineering and infrastructure projects
• Learn from experienced Quantity Surveyors and project teams
• Develop knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts
• Be part of a supportive, family-run company culture
• Build the foundations for a long-term career in commercial management

If you’re a motivated graduate looking for your first step into the industry, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience and grow within a respected civil engineering contractor.

To apply for this position, please call Lynne Crawford on 07776 301780 or email your CV to lynne.crawford@runresourcing.co.uk