Graduate (or Undergraduate) Quantity Surveyors
Career Integrity & Compliance Audit Report
This vacancy has been independently reviewed by the OppaJob Transatlantic Career Intelligence Desk to confirm authentic direct employer recruiting, verify compensation transparency, and eliminate applicant processing fees.
Transatlantic Cost of Living & Purchasing Power Benchmark
Compare US ($) vs UK (£) Salary & Net Take-Home Pay
Calculate tax deductions, living costs, and purchasing power parity across US & UK metros.
Position Overview & Specifications
- Location: Hungerford & Oxfordshire / Hungerford & Hampshire
Are you struggling to find a decent role after working hard to complete your Quantity Surveying degree? Perhaps you are currently on day release and want to kickstart your career before graduation? Looking for a supportive employer who will support and develop you in your career?…
Company
Our client is an expanding specialist Main Contractor, based in Hungerford. Due to new contract wins and an expanding order book, they are now looking to employ 2 x Trainee / Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
Role
Based in Head Office for 3 days and site based for 2 days per week, (Oxfordshire or Hampshire) you will be tutored and mentored to become a fully-fledged Quantity Surveyor. Working initially on a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) contract with a major Housing Association. You will then have the opportunity to work within the other 4 departments in the Group, before deciding on your specialism.
Candidate
- You are a recently qualified BSc QS graduate, or an undergraduate currently on day release, who has completed at least one construction related work placement.
- A hard worker, who wants to learn and grow in your chosen field.
- Ambitious and a quick learner, with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
- Full driving license and transport, as you will be attending site visits.
- Right to Work in the UK
What’s in it for you?
- All 3 Directors come from a Tier1 Main Contractor background, so you will be trained by arguably the best in the business. You will initially report directly to the MD, who himself started his career as a QS.
- Ongoing training and development. Further relevant qualifications are actively encouraged and supported by the company
- Advancement and promotion opportunities, with no ‘glass ceiling’. You can easily become a Commercial Manager or Managing QS.
Want to find out more?
Contact Sharon at sharon@mccormack-partners.com.
To apply, please call McCormack Partners on 020 3633 6692
or upload your CV via the McCormack Partners website.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Graduate (or Undergraduate) Quantity Surveyors roles across Roofing Today's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
Explore Related Opportunities (United Kingdom)
Other high-paying verified positions matching your industry profile.
Principal Data Analytics Specialist
Senior Clinical Diagnostic Radiographer
Senior Site Reliability & Kubernetes Engineer (SRE)
Consultant Acute Care Physician (General Medicine)
Head of Cyber Security & Zero Trust Architecture
Apply for this Position
Receive high-paying General openings directly to your inbox.
