Graduate Quantity Surveyor
Location: Basingstoke
Hours: 40 hours per week
Starting Salary: £31,000 per annum + Car Allowance (on some contracts)
Pathway: Permanent, Full-time 2-year programme, leading to assistant level role upon completion with salary potential of CIRCA £38k
Starting date: September 2027
Sponsorship: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
About the role
As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you will assist in managing all aspects of the contractual and financial side of projects. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands-on experience, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and develop a strong foundation in quantity surveying.
Responsibilities
As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the team, supporting them in delivering projects. Your day to day will include:
- Assisting in maximising gross profit for projects
- Managing commercial resources of the project
- Assessing, reviewing, and mitigating commercial and contractual risks as well as valuing work executed by sub-contractors
- Helping prepare and submit tenders and contract documents
- Collaborating with the project team to prepare progress reports and financial statements
Requirements
This role of Graduate Quantity Surveyor is great for you if:
- You have a degree in Quantity Surveying
- You demonstrate a genuine interest in pursuing a career in quantity surveying and the construction industry, with clear motivation to learn and develop professionally
- You have numerical confidence and the ability to use data to support decision-making
- You show enthusiasm for learning new skills and knowledge, and the ability to adapt in response to feedback
- You hold a full UK driving licence
Benefits
- Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field
- Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills
- Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network
- Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
Application Timeline
- October 2026: Initial applications
- November 2026: Application reviews
- December 2026 / January 2027: Virtual/in-person assessment centres
It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations we reserve the right to close adverts early.
About Kier
Kier + Wright is a civil engineering and land surveying firm providing services for land development, planning, and construction projects. Since 1972, the company has served municipalities, agencies, and private sector clients across multiple states, delivering civil engineering plans, surveying, construction staking, and renewable energy services.
Interested in this role?
Apply now to join Kier.