Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor – Graduate / Placement (12-Month Internship) Sodexo, 4th Floor, The Exchange No.1, 62 Market Street, Aberdeen, AB11 5PJ Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to FridaySalary: £23,000 – £25,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Ideally currently studying BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management (3rd-year student). Start Your Career with Purpose – Join Sodexo as a Graduate Quantity Surveyor At Sodexo, we’re driven by our purpose to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We are seeking a motivated Graduate Quantity Surveyor (Placement Student) to join our Government and Energy & Resources team in Aberdeen for a 12-month internship. This opportunity is ideal for a 3rd-year BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management student who wants to gain hands‑on experience working alongside experienced professionals on real projects within the Hard Services and Facilities Management sectors. You’ll support our Senior Quantity Surveyors in delivering commercial excellence, ensuring value for money, and maintaining compliance across a wide range of projects. What You’ll Do Assist Senior Quantity Surveyors in delivering Hard Services, Facilities Management, and construction projects. Support end-to-end cost management, including feasibility estimates, value engineering, and cost control. Assist with contract administration, including interim valuations, change control, final account preparation, and issuing contract documentation. Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities and take-offs from drawings. Contribute to commercial negotiations with contractors and clients. Liaise with clients, operations teams, and project stakeholders to support effective project delivery. Help identify and manage commercial and compliance risks. Maintain accurate documentation and ensure strict adherence to governance and process standards. What You Bring Currently studying BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management (3rd-year student). Strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset. Knowledge of measuring and estimating software (desirable). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Good organisation and time management skills. A proactive attitude and willingness to learn from experienced professionals. Full UK driving licence (advantageous). What We Offer Working with Sodexo is more than just an internship — it’s your chance to start a meaningful career in a global organisation that values your individuality, supports your growth, and empowers you to make an impact. You’ll also benefit from: Access to wellbeing and mental health support, including our Employee Assistance Programme. 24-hour virtual GP service. Sodexo Discounts Scheme – great deals across high street retailers (also available to family). Pension plan membership to start saving for your future. Continuous learning and development opportunities with mentorship from experienced professionals. Bike to Work Scheme and enhanced family-friendly policies. About Sodexo Sodexo is the global leader in services that improve quality of life, operating in 55 countries and serving over 100 million consumers every day. We’re proud to be an inclusive and forces-friendly employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. Our Employee Networks – including Pride, Parents & Carers, Disability Ability Network, SoTogether, Generations, and Origins – ensure that everyone has a voice and a sense of belonging. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to ensuring all candidates have fair opportunities to achieve their potential. Candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Ready to Be Part of Something Greater? Apply today and take the first step in building your career with Sodexo — where your skills have purpose, and your future has no limits. Please note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr