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Graduate Quantity Surveyor


Company : McAleer & Rushe


Location : Edinburgh, Scotland


Created : 2025-07-26


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Reporting to the Project/Senior Quantity Surveyor, as a Graduate Quantity Surveyor you will work closely with Project/Senior Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers by assisting with financial, commercial and contractual management of projects from post tender hand over through to final account close out. Main Responsibilities Assist with the management of the subcontract procurement process – preparation of tender packages, tender reconciliations and subcontract documents. Work with the project team, including the design consultants to ensure all information is available for tendering subcontractor packages, as well as exploring value engineering options to bring best value to the project. Assist with the subcontractor payment process, ensuring that all applications are assessed and processed in a timely and fair manner. Assist with the responsibility for management of all project costs in adherence with the internal budget targets. Measurement from drawings (and on site where required) to prepare, negotiate, and agree subcontractor and client variations. Assist with cost and value reconciliation of all items in the internal budget for Senior Quantity Surveyors agreement with Commercial Manager. Assist with cost and value reconciliation of all variations whether this is for subcontractors or clients for the Project Surveyors agreement with Commercial Manager. Attendance at client’s monthly project progress meetings where required. Any other duties as required by management. Education, Skills & Requirements: A Degree/HND in Quantity Surveying or other relevant discipline. A minimum of 1 year’s relevant experience. Able to demonstrate suitable work experience, preferably working for a Design & Build Main Contractor. Highly motivated, driven with the ability to work individually or part of a team. Able to work effectively in a team environment. IT literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and AutoCAD. Flexible and willing to travel to the UK on a weekly basis to liaise and engage with site teams, clients and subcontractors. Candidates should have the appropriate work permit or the right to work in the UK. Seniority levelSeniority level Entry level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Other Industries Construction Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at McAleer & Rushe by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Quantity Surveyor” roles.Quantity Surveying / Cost Control future opportunities - Energy | Expression of InterestEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center ConstructionWest Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Abercrombie, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 days ago Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom 13 hours ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Newbridge, Scotland, United Kingdom 6 days ago Senior Civil Engineer - Dams and ReservoirsEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago Senior / Associate Level - Defence / Infrastructure Commercial ManagerEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 days ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 months ago Grangemouth, Scotland, United Kingdom 6 days ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 months ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago Salesforce Engineering Manager, Commercial SystemsEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago Newbridge, Scotland, United Kingdom 6 days ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Rosyth, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day ago Rosyth, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago Livingston, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago Glenrothes, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr