Job Description:

Elvet Recruitment have been appointed to recruit a Graduate Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a regional high end housing developer in the North East. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious graduate to begin their commercial career within a supportive team, working directly under an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor.

About the role

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you will assist with the commercial management of bespoke residential developments across the region. You will support the Senior QS with cost control, procurement, valuations and reporting, gaining hands on experience across the full project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with preparing budgets and cost plans for new developments
• Support the production of valuations and cost to complete exercises
• Help manage subcontractor payments, variations and final accounts
• Contribute to issuing subcontract orders and maintaining documentation
• Carry out site measures and support assessment of contractor payments
• Attend internal and external meetings with the Senior QS
• Maintain trade specifications and assist with monitoring subcontractor performance
• Support pricing of customer extras and liaise with the sales team
• Assist with professional fees management and material buying
• Provide take offs and cost input for land appraisals

About you

• A degree in quantity surveying or a related construction discipline
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Good communication and organisational abilities
• A proactive approach with willingness to learn from senior team members
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and general commercial processes
• A genuine interest in residential construction and high quality housing delivery

Salary and benefits

• Salary is dependent on experience and typically ranges from £25000 to £30000, based on experience
• Company bonus scheme
• Mileage and travel expenses
• Clear progression routes within the commercial team
• Company pension
• Additional wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

This role offers structured development, clear progression routes and exposure to high specification residential projects. It is well suited to a motivated graduate looking to build a long term career within a respected regional developer.

To find out more or apply, please contact Michael Dufferwiel at Elvet Recruitment for a confidential discussion.