Undergraduate Quantity Surveyor Summer Placement- Northern England
Bam Uk & Ireland
Delivers construction, civil engineering, property development, fit‑out, rail and FM services across UK & Ireland.
Undergraduate Quantity Surveyor placement supporting commercial functions on construction projects
14 days ago ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
850 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction
Civil Engineering
Facilities Management
Property Services
Sector Specialisms
Buildings
Infrastructure
Civil Engineering
Railways
Highways
Bridges
Wind Farms
Healthcare
Role
Description
budgeting
risk management
subcontract delivery
reporting
client relations
health & safety
Maintaining high personal standards in health and safety
Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process
Maintaining high standards in environmental awareness and behaviour
Identifying and supporting the evaluation of change
Communicating effectively at all levels including site management, technical specialists, commercial staff, planners, engineers, supervisory staff operatives, suppliers, third parties and client representatives
Supporting the project risk management strategy
Supporting the end-to-end delivery of subcontract packages from tender through to procurement, day to day management and final account
Supporting the internal and external reporting process
Maintaining good working relations with client, designer, supply chain and others
Requirements
self-motivated
travel
quantity surveying
communication
Driven and self-motivated
Due to the nature of our business, you may be required to travel and stay away from home
Currently studying towards a degree in Quantity Surveying
Excellent communication skills
Benefits
Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible Working
Access to retail discount platform (BAM Benefits)
22 days annual leave (Pro Rota)
Gain practical experience by visiting project sites, where you'll witness the construction process first-hand
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1958
Year Established
Overseeing projects across the UK and Ireland.
€6.5b
Annual Revenue
Part of the Royal BAM Group's total revenue pool.
13,200
Global Workforce
Backing BAM UK & Ireland's projects across two nations.
Known for delivering standout work from national roads and rail lines to the fit-out of iconic buildings.
Oversees end-to-end project delivery across multiple sectors.
Specializes in sectors including public infrastructure, commercial, residential, and rail.
Operates major civil engineering projects in the UK and leads building and rail projects in Ireland.
Features large-scale frameworks, PPP road bypasses, children’s hospitals, and modular housing.
Maintains in-house capabilities for electric-vehicle charging and geotechnical services.
Culture + Values
Environment + Sustainability
2026 Target
Net-Zero Goal
Achieving net-zero across direct operations and selected upstream activities.
40% Reduction
Emissions Drop
Significant decrease in direct emissions intensity since 2015.
35% Social Value
Project Impact
Targeting 35% social value in all major projects from 2030 onward.
5 Year A-Rating
CDP Recognition
Consistently achieving top score in the global environmental disclosure index.
Science-based target: 50% reduction in direct emissions by 2030, expected to be met early
New sustainability strategy (Jan 2023) includes 50% absolute Scope 3 emissions reduction by 2030 vs 2019
Founding signatory of Nature Positive Business Pledge with SMART, costed nature-impact targets
Delivering net-zero schools (Passivhaus/NZCiO), e.g. Southam College Phase 1 (handed over May 2024)
Examples of carbon-reduction measures: HVO fuels, EV transition & charging, low-carbon concrete, embodied-carbon studies, lower-energy hospital in Dublin (60–70% lower operational energy)
Inclusion & Diversity
30% women by 2030
Gender Representation in Senior Management
Target for gender balance in leadership positions.
By 2030, integrate climate‑adaptive measures into all projects (part of broader Safety, Health & Inclusion theme)