Graduate Quantity Surveyor – 2027 - Norwich
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£48,600
Going rate
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2453 (98% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £48,600, and Skanska is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Your salary route
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2453 Quantity surveyors Most likely code | £34,100 | £38,900 | £43,800 | £48,600 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Graduate Quantity Surveyor - 2027 - Norwich
What do you want from your work? From your life?
If you’re looking for more than just a job, if you want to make a real difference with every decision you make, you’re in the right place.
Skanska is one of the largest construction and development companies in the world. Together, we shape how we live, work, and connect - we build from the ground up and maintain your local communities, infrastructure, and transportation.
Graduate Quantity Surveyor - 2027 - Norwich
We’re excited to open applications for our 2027 Graduate Programme, starting in September. This is your opportunity to build a meaningful career where your work contributes to healthier, greener, and more inclusive places for people to thrive.
Over two years, you’ll gain hands-on experience, structured learning, and the support of mentors who care about your growth. You’ll develop the technical and interpersonal skills to help you succeed and make a lasting impact.
As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you will become part of our Building team, delivering award-winning public-sector projects including Bath Spa University, the Royal London Hospital, and Bristol schools. In the private sector, we focus on commercial and mixed-use buildings. Our London expertise has contributed to a portfolio featuring some of the capital’s most iconic landmarks, such as The Gherkin and Heron Tower. Together, we are building a better society by shaping the future with innovation and purpose.
What you'll do:
* Help minimise the costs of a project to ensure profitability and risk mitigation
* Build relationships and negotiate with trade contractors and client representatives
* Support the preparation and completion of site measurement and records, day work sheets, labour and plant returns
* Procure trade contract packages, including completing detailed tender analysis and preparation of tender and contract documents
* Assist with the procurement of sub-contract packages
* Work within the projects commercial team and have responsibility in measuring and quantifying works for cost plan validation, completing interim and final account valuations
* Prepare contractual documents including preparing scopes and sub-contract warranties
* Other commercial tasks depending on project needs
What you'll bring to the role:
* Studying towards (in your final year) or having co
What do you want from your work? From your life?
If you’re looking for more than just a job, if you want to make a real difference with every decision you make, you’re in the right place.
Skanska is one of the largest construction and development companies in the world. Together, we shape how we live, work, and connect - we build from the ground up and maintain your local communities, infrastructure, and transportation.
Graduate Quantity Surveyor - 2027 - Norwich
We’re excited to open applications for our 2027 Graduate Programme, starting in September. This is your opportunity to build a meaningful career where your work contributes to healthier, greener, and more inclusive places for people to thrive.
Over two years, you’ll gain hands-on experience, structured learning, and the support of mentors who care about your growth. You’ll develop the technical and interpersonal skills to help you succeed and make a lasting impact.
As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you will become part of our Building team, delivering award-winning public-sector projects including Bath Spa University, the Royal London Hospital, and Bristol schools. In the private sector, we focus on commercial and mixed-use buildings. Our London expertise has contributed to a portfolio featuring some of the capital’s most iconic landmarks, such as The Gherkin and Heron Tower. Together, we are building a better society by shaping the future with innovation and purpose.
What you'll do:
* Help minimise the costs of a project to ensure profitability and risk mitigation
* Build relationships and negotiate with trade contractors and client representatives
* Support the preparation and completion of site measurement and records, day work sheets, labour and plant returns
* Procure trade contract packages, including completing detailed tender analysis and preparation of tender and contract documents
* Assist with the procurement of sub-contract packages
* Work within the projects commercial team and have responsibility in measuring and quantifying works for cost plan validation, completing interim and final account valuations
* Prepare contractual documents including preparing scopes and sub-contract warranties
* Other commercial tasks depending on project needs
What you'll bring to the role:
* Studying towards (in your final year) or having co
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mpleted a Quantity Surveying degree accredited by the RICS. We will consider applications from other commercially focused or construction qualification backgrounds.
* Have excellent communications skills and attention to detail
* Values driven and passionate about sustainability
* Commercially minded
* Enthusiastic about learning and developing new ways of thinking
What we offer:
* You will join a community of 100+ graduates and apprentices, with opportunities to build networks and collaborate across the business
* Support and guidance from experienced leaders and teams, plus development pathways to help you achieve professional accreditation — we cover membership expenses for the professional body of your choice
* Regular professional and social events
* Opportunities to volunteer at least one day per year
* Access to our employee networks including Women’s, Ability, Pride, O.N.E (Origins Nationality Ethnicity), Military, and Mental Health & Wellbeing
* My Rewards discounts and cycle to work scheme to support a healthy work-life balance where possible
* You would be joining a mental-health-aware organisation and will have access to wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme, mental health ambassador network, and wellbeing conversations
Programme start date: September 2027 - Join our team of 26,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen, and support your success - every step of the way.
Please note - the assessment centre for this role with be held at our head office in Leavesden on 7th January 2027 - please ensure you are available on this date if you are successful in being progressed through the recruitment process.
Equal opportunities
We value diversity and strive to create inclusive teams — we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and protected characteristics and believe different perspectives make us stronger.
Flexible working and reasonable adjustments
Please ask about flexibility at interview and we will explore what is possible for the role. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [1] [email protected] so we can support you.
More information about the role
Please note this advert may not include every assigned duty or responsibility and may be amended at Skanska’s discreti
* Have excellent communications skills and attention to detail
* Values driven and passionate about sustainability
* Commercially minded
* Enthusiastic about learning and developing new ways of thinking
What we offer:
* You will join a community of 100+ graduates and apprentices, with opportunities to build networks and collaborate across the business
* Support and guidance from experienced leaders and teams, plus development pathways to help you achieve professional accreditation — we cover membership expenses for the professional body of your choice
* Regular professional and social events
* Opportunities to volunteer at least one day per year
* Access to our employee networks including Women’s, Ability, Pride, O.N.E (Origins Nationality Ethnicity), Military, and Mental Health & Wellbeing
* My Rewards discounts and cycle to work scheme to support a healthy work-life balance where possible
* You would be joining a mental-health-aware organisation and will have access to wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme, mental health ambassador network, and wellbeing conversations
Programme start date: September 2027 - Join our team of 26,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen, and support your success - every step of the way.
Please note - the assessment centre for this role with be held at our head office in Leavesden on 7th January 2027 - please ensure you are available on this date if you are successful in being progressed through the recruitment process.
Equal opportunities
We value diversity and strive to create inclusive teams — we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and protected characteristics and believe different perspectives make us stronger.
Flexible working and reasonable adjustments
Please ask about flexibility at interview and we will explore what is possible for the role. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [1] [email protected] so we can support you.
More information about the role
Please note this advert may not include every assigned duty or responsibility and may be amended at Skanska’s discreti
on, including the closing date; if you have questions contact [2] [email protected].
Click here to find out why our Apprentice and Graduates enjoy working at Skanska: [3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=FOAJ85SUGuw
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2. mailto:[email protected]
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=FOAJ85SUGuw
Click here to find out why our Apprentice and Graduates enjoy working at Skanska: [3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=FOAJ85SUGuw
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1. mailto:[email protected]
2. mailto:[email protected]
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=FOAJ85SUGuw
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Where this offer sits in the market
Quantity surveyors (SOC 2453) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~44k in sampleSOC 2453
- Middle half £39,416–64,948
- Median £52,364
- Going rate £48,600
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £34,100–43,800
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Skanska holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2453 going rate of £48,600. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.