The role of a Graduate Quantity Surveyor is a vital one as you will help ensure that commercial targets and standards relating to management of assets across a wide asset base of water and wastewater assets. This will ensure that we provide our customers with a wholesome water supply that everyone can enjoy.
Where you’ll fit in
As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you will:
- You will be part of a team carrying out commercial and contract management across a diverse supply chain.
- You will ensure that contracting processes, procedures and governance are complied with.
- You will develop skills in contract administration for construction contracts.
- You will be monitoring and supporting cost controls, including assessment of interim and final accounts.
- You will be managing contract and contractor performance including escalated issues and disputes.
- You will be part of risk management processes.
- You will be involved in developing and managing both regulated and below threshold procurement activity.
- You will identify and deliver continuous improvement.
Development opportunities
We recognise that each of our graduates will have different needs and ambitions, therefore, our programme is designed to meet those individual needs so that you can shape your future career the way that suits you. We offer a balanced development programme throughout the duration of your two years with support from Sponsoring Managers, Graduate Campions and Mentors, as well as core programme team to support you from the day you make the decision to join us.
Requirements
- Minimum 2:1 Bachelors degree in a Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or similar discipline.
- Full Clean UK Driving Licence (maximum of 6 points)
- Enthusiasm and a drive to succeed.
If you have an enquiring mind and want to join our business at a time where you can make a difference to our customers, our environment and join our sustainability led efforts – please apply!
Please click on the button to apply and complete out graduate application form.
Recruitment process
- You must be available for assessment and interview on the 25th June at our Head Office in Bradford.
- Closing date - 14th June
- Start date – 8th September, 2025
We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.
If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.
Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
