- Salary
- £30k+
- Location
- Battle
- Education
- Certification
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Graduate Quantity Surveyor
Department: Graduate Recruitment
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Battle
Compensation: £30,000 / year
Description
Launch your career and become a future leader with our graduate programme at Network Plus!
We recruit high-calibre, motivated graduates and engage with you before you finish University so you can step straight into a graduate role, whilst also completing our two-year structured development programme, designed to build and develop your leadership capability whilst also developing specialist skills in your chosen field.
We recruit high-calibre, motivated graduates and engage with you before you finish University so you can step straight into a graduate role, whilst also completing our two-year structured development programme, designed to build and develop your leadership capability whilst also developing specialist skills in your chosen field.
Why choose Network Plus
Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.
We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.
We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.
You’ll complete a structured placement, alongside a graduate cohort at the same stage of learning, building a strong graduate community.
We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.
We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.
You’ll complete a structured placement, alongside a graduate cohort at the same stage of learning, building a strong graduate community.
As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you will be at the heart of our commercial team—driving insights, shaping decisions, and helping keep projects on track. You will dive into cost and project data, turn it into meaningful management reports, and deliver weekly performance updates that influence how we operate. You will also play a key role in reviewing and processing subcontractor applications, ensuring our commercial activity runs smoothly and efficiently.
What we offer
Support and Development
- Dedicated mentor support from our senior management team to guide your journey
- Leadership development and cohort-based learning resulting in a recognized qualification
- 360 feedback, coaching and continuous support throughout rotations
Real Impact and Challenge
- Take part in a Business Sustainability challenge, tackling real-world issues and presenting solutions at an executive level
- A strong graduate community with peer cohorts where you will grow together throughout the programme
Community
- Professional skills, confidence and experience that set you up for long‑term success
Key Responsibilities
- Managing and monitoring of work activities carried out against the pre-determined schedule, the number of items supplied and costs
- Monitoring of staff, labour and plant hire rates utilized on the contract; compiling monthly reports and managing cost allocation
- Organising and tracking the procurement of sub-contractors
- Being responsible for the preparation and internal governance authorisation of subcontractor payments
- Assisting in the placing of subcontract tasks orders in accordance with the main contract
- Attending operational & subcontractor meetings; monitoring subcontractors against programme
- Assisting in the preparation of client and subcontract final accounts
- Ensuring the risk register and change register is kept up to date
- Supporting the monitoring of internal expenditure against budget/ cost plans and maximise the efficiency of reporting techniques and systems
Experience and Qualifications
- Curious, driven graduates with a collaborative mindset, a willingness to learn and a desire to make an impact
- Final‑year students or recent graduates with a role‑related degree (2:2 or above)
- Full UK driving licence (some travel)
- Individuals who want responsibility early and enjoy learning by doing
- Must have graduated within the last two years
- Negotiation and influencing skills
- Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word
- Strong commercial acumen
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.
Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.
We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy.
Skills
ExcelProcurementNegotiation