2026 Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Assist commercial and financial management on construction projects, supporting QS tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• subcontract drafting
• records management
• cost measurement
• final account
• interim payments
• cost reporting

Tasks

-Drafting and administering of simple subcontracts -Preparation, maintenance and filing of records. -Supporting Commercial duties including measurement, valuation and agreement of work sections, under supervision. -Assisting with the preparation of Final Account, including pricing. -Assist with preparation of interim applications for payment and internal valuations. -Implementation of company commercial practices. -Assist with the management and reporting of monthly costs -Video Interview At this stage, you will be invited to record responses to two questions set by our hiring team. You will have sufficient time to prepare and ensure you present yourself confidently. -Preparing and maintaining spreadsheets -Keep your manager fully advised of any issue/risk which has arisen or might arise, and which could affect the business/project -Assist with the commercial function within project or office

Requirements

• work permit
• critical thinking
• numeracy
• 2:1 degree
• professional communication
• accredited degree

What You Bring

-Eligible to work in the UK with a valid work permit if applicable -Online Assessment You will complete a series of assessments designed to understand how you approach workplace situations, your preferred ways of working, as well as exercises to evaluate your critical thinking and numerical reasoning skills. -Strong numeracy and literacy skills -Your degree classification should be 2:1 or higher -Communicating clearly and confidently to a professional standard -A degree course with a clear route to professional accreditation

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Benefits

-Assessment Centre Our in-person assessment centres, held at a LOR office, provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate your skills through a combination of individual tasks, short interviews, and group activities. This is also a chance to experience our culture first-hand. -Full mobility as you may be required to relocate for your role

About Laing O'Rourke

-Delivering complex, large-scale projects across a variety of sectors. -Combining traditional construction with modern, innovative engineering methods. -Serving clients worldwide in sectors such as infrastructure, buildings, transport, and utilities. -Recognized for high-profile projects like Crossrail in London and the London 2012 Olympics. -Utilizing digital construction technology for enhanced efficiencies and quality. -Exerting expertise across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. -Bridging the gap between engineering and design in notable projects. -Shaping the future of global infrastructure through a diverse portfolio.

Sector Specialisms

Interview Process

-cv submission for review -online assessment of situational judgment, critical thinking and numerical reasoning -video interview with recorded responses to two questions -in‑person assessment centre with tasks, interviews and group activities -outcome feedback within two weeks

Visa Sponsorship

-this role does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must have a valid uk work permit if required