Graduate Quantity Surveyor

About us

Founded in 1988, Stockdale LLP is an independent professional practice of quantity surveyors and project managers. With offices in London and Nottingham, we work across a broad and varied portfolio, from schools and heritage sites to commercial and residential schemes. We're proud of our reputation for delivering thoughtful, high-quality work that protects design intent and delivers value.

We believe in integrity, collaboration and excellence, and we live by those values every day. Our people first approach, supportive team culture, and emphasis on professional development make Stockdale a great place to grow your career.

About the role

We're looking for an Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team in Nottingham (located in the Lace Market). This is a fantastic client facing opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle, from early-stage feasibility through to final account and post-construction delivery on a wide range of interesting projects across multiple sectors.

As part of our close knit, experienced team, you'll work directly with clients and design teams, visit sites regularly, and play a key role in delivering high-quality construction projects on time and on budget. The role offers exposure to all aspects of cost management, including tendering, procurement, and contract advice.

Key Responsibilities

You'll work as part of a collaborative team delivering a full range of client-side cost consultancy services. With guidance and support from your manager, responsibilities will include:

• Attend design team and client meetings, supporting cost management, tendering, contract and procurement processes.
• Support in preparing order of cost estimates using benchmarks.
• Help prepare detailed quantities and descriptions for elemental cost plans.
• Support the pre-tender process, preparing tender documentation.
• Analyse tenders and assist in the preparation of written reports and recommendations.
• Help prepare interim valuations and final accounts.
• Liaise with main contractors and specialists.
• Support calculating cost variances associated with project delay/changes.
• Assist with supporting project managers and contract administrators on contractual matters, dispute avoidance etc.
• Assist with Client liaison, funder liaison.

About you

You're at the very start of your career in quantity surveying and ready to learn from experienced professionals in a supportive, team-oriented environment. You're enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and genuinely interested in the built environment. You enjoy solving problems, working with others, and taking responsibility for your own learning and development.

Essential

• Degree in Quantity Surveying (or working towards).
• Knowledge and understanding of measurement and cost analysis.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with fluency in English.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word). Experience with Bluebeam is an advantage.
• A proactive, organized approach to your work, development and time management.
• Willing to travel regularly to sites.

Preferred

• Aspirations to achieve MRICS chartership/APC.
• Relevant experience in cost planning, tendering, or construction contracts (JCT).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Staff development and MRICS/APC support
• Performance related bonus scheme
• Hybrid working (typically 1 day per week from home)

Join Us

At Stockdale LLP, we're committed to developing the next generation of quantity surveyors. If you're at the beginning of your career and looking for a team that will support your growth, challenge you, and treat you as a valued contributor from day one, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Private medical insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nottingham NG1 1PZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person