Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Role Summary: 

The postholder will support the Commercial teams in the delivery of projects in collaboration with Quantity Surveyors and the Senior Quantity Surveyor,

A Graduate Quantity Surveyor supports the commercial and cost‑management side of construction projects. Key responsibilities include assisting with cost estimates and budgets, measuring quantities from drawings, supporting tendering and procurement processes, and helping administer contracts such as JCT or NEC. They monitor project costs, prepare valuations and payment assessments, track variations and changes, and help compile final accounts. The role also involves site visits, progress monitoring, maintaining accurate project documentation, and working towards a professional chartership.

Responsibilities

• Collate information required for the cost/value management and to support claims management
• Assist with preparation, maintenance and agreement of Project accounts
• Assist with providing commercial and financial reporting information
• Ensure compliance with company standards and procedures in respect of Commercial activities
• Provide support for the subcontract procurement and management 
• Assist with control of project documentation
• Provide support and collate information for the recording and assist with the management of change
• Collate information and provide support for the management and procurement of subcontractors in accordance with the company procedures
• Ensure that sub-contract payments are calculated in accordance with procedures and legislation
• Understand the contractual requirements of project documents including the roles and responsibilities of all involved and the notices required to record change etc
• Support the liaison with the client, client representatives and other 3rd parties on commercial issues

Working in compliance with the contract management tools i.e. a site or similar, IFS or any such other management tool as required.

Essential Criteria

• Degree (or final-year degree) in Quantity Surveying or a closely related discipline (e.g., Commercial Management, Construction Management, Civil Engineering with QS modules).
• Eligibility and willingness to work towards professional accreditation (RICS or similar).
• Basic understanding of cost management principles, measurement techniques, and construction contracts (e.g., NEC, JCT).
• Awareness of construction processes, project lifecycles, and procurement methods.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office application Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
• High level of attention to detail
• A dynamic self-starter able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to foster effective working relationships
• Ability to travel across sites East/West Midlands

Desirable Criteria

• Relevant CSCS Card

• NEC4 knowledge and experience
• Water industry knowledge
• Civils knowledge
• M&E knowledge

About us

Coffey is a water infrastructure and civil engineering specialist operating in every major construction sector throughout Ireland and the UK. Passionate about quality and efficiency, this passion drives our belief in delivering projects with the best workforce. The hallmarks of our work are innovative solutions, engineering ingenuity, professional construction management and the highest level of safety and quality. We pride ourselves in nurturing an environment that empowers critical thinking, creative problem-solving, customer focus, efficiency and flexibility. 

Coffey values are at the heart of everything we do – Do the right thing, Do it better, Do it together.