Graduate Quantity Surveyor

A Graduate Quantity Surveyor role gaining experience in the commercial management of major water infrastructure projects through structured training and support from experienced professionals.

About The Role

We’re looking for graduates for the 2027 intake, who are curious, collaborative and keen to build a career in Quantity Surveying. And who enjoy working with people, solving problems and learning new things.

It’s your career, let’s shape it together!

The graduate programme is tailored to your needs with a flexible and varied learning environment, you’ll feel empowered to make decisions and harness your knowledge and practical skills. The sky’s the limit!

We pride ourselves on putting people first with an inclusive and rewarding culture where success is recognised.

Dedicated to attracting, retaining and enabling the development of our graduates to maximise potential.

As a growing company within the RSK group, we can offer a multitude of opportunities. MWH Treatment is preparing to play its part as one of the UK’s leading Design and Build Contractors in the Water Industry.

Responsibilities

As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be part of this exciting programme from the start, gaining hands-on experience across the commercial lifecycle of major infrastructure projects. You’ll work alongside experienced commercial and project professionals, building your knowledge, developing your skills and working towards a successful career in Quantity Surveying.

You’ll be supported throughout your development, with opportunities to build your technical knowledge, gain professional experience and work towards your longer-term career goals.

Why this work matters

• The water industry is facing significant challenges, from a changing climate and increasing demand to the need to protect the natural environment.

• The projects you’ll work on will play a part in maintaining and improving the infrastructure we rely on every day, while helping to use water responsibility. 

• It’s an opportunity to develop a career in Quantity Surveying while contributing to work that has a lasting impact on communities, customers and the environment. 

• If you’re ready to start your career, learn from experienced professionals and build your future in a sector that really matters, we’d like to hear from you.

About You

What’s in it for me?

Along with of structured learning and development throughout your graduate scheme and beyond, MWH also offer a variety of benefits, such as;

• A competitive starting salary

• 6 monthly salary increases, rewarding your commitment to your development and training

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)

• Some flexibility with hybrid working

• Competitive and flexible contribution pension scheme

• For roles

• Private medical insurance

• Gym memberships

• Technology salary sacrifice scheme

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Employee Assistance Scheme - free mental health support, financial advice

• And many more benefits including Sports and Social club membership

Sounding Good?

What will I need to be considered?

• A 2:2 degree or above in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline

• Strong numerical and analytical skills

• Good written and verbal communication skill

• The ability to organise your workload and meet deadlines

• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn

• An interest in infrastructure, construction or the built environment

• A full UK driving licence, or the ability to travel between project locations where required

We welcome applications from candidates outside the region who are willing and able to relocate or travel to Peterborough and the East Anglia Region.

Right to Work in the UK 

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.  Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.  

Apply Now: If you're ready to kick-start your career in a sector that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.  

Closing date: 30th October 2026

About Us

MWH Treatment is an integrated design and build provider working in the water sector. With over 1400 staff working across eight regional centres, supporting six long-term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, operating both as a sole contractor but also in joint ventures and alliances.

At MWH Treatment we believe that people matter. We know to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential, creating opportunity by inviting, embracing, and celebrating difference, our goal as an employer is to motivate, and develop our employees.

By fostering a diverse range of talents and perspectives we ensure we have the breadth of viewpoints, experiences, and skills needed to succeed. Embracing diversity of all kinds enables us to provide a work environment and culture that plays a key role in attracting and retaining the right people with the right skills.

As signatories to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, we have made a promise to support our forces, working with the CTP to help ex veterans find work in the civilian world. We also support Mates in Mind, a charitable programme to improve and promote positive mental health in the workplace. We don’t just tick boxes; we live these values every day.

What MWH offer

Packages include -

• A competitive salary

• Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)

• Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)

• Contribution Pension scheme

• Life Assurance

• Health Insurance

• Private Medical Insurance

• And many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc