Graduate Quantity Surveyor (Hybrid)

Graduate Programme 2027 – Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Location: Projects across the UK

Start date: September 2027

Why join us?

Through the years we've developed a culture very much our own, creating an environment that brings out the best in people who share our commitment to excellence.

Right now, we're excited about continuing the company's legacy through the projects and opportunities ahead. Join our collaborative team to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

Build your career on projects that matter

At Sir Robert McAlpine, our graduates don't sit on the sidelines. From day one you'll be part of a live project team, doing real work on some of the UK's most significant buildings and infrastructure, and you'll be working towards becoming a chartered professional.

How we'll develop you

· You'll join one of our core job families and rotate across projects, sectors, and specialisms to build real breadth

· A clear route to chartership with ICE or RICS. You get 4 dedicated days a year for professional development.

· Your own cohort of fellow graduates to learn alongside and support each other.

· A structured two-year journey:

• Emerging Talent conferences
• a three-day team development course in the Lake District
• a three-day Project Simulation that takes you through a project from tender to post-contract
• People Agility training in influencing, negotiation and problem-solving

· Industry qualifications and skills: SMSTS, SEATS, Presenting with Excellence, Successful Package Management, plus digital skills (Excel, AI, digital construction), sustainability and role-specific technical training

What we're looking for

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related subject, completed or due in 2027
• Curiosity, drive and a team-first attitude
• Willingness to travel and move between project locations

The values at the heart of our operations include a commitment to the highest standards of safety, quality, engineering excellence, sustainability, and an unswerving focus on the needs and aspirations of our clients.

Our aim is to make a positive impact on the communities and the environment in which we operate.

We believe being inclusive and nurturing a diversity of talent and skills will help us to continue our rich legacy of technical excellence to proudly build Britain's future heritage.

Rewards

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is committed to being a truly inclusive employer. Even if you do not meet every single requirement, we would still love to hear from you, especially if you are part of a group that is under-represented in the construction industry.

We recognise that talented people come from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. As part of this commitment, we support agile ways of working wherever possible, helping our people to balance their professional and personal responsibilities while delivering excellent results.

Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, we strive to create a supportive, empowering, and inclusive environment where every member of our team feels valued, respected, and able to achieve their full potential.