Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Skanska’s 2-year Graduate Quantity Surveying programme, starting September 2027, focuses on managing costs, subcontract payments, contract variations, commercial risks, financial records, and reporting for data centre construction projects, particularly within mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) services.

Over two years, you will gain hands-on experience managing cost, contracts and commercial risk across one of our Data Centre projects. This program offers Quantity Surveying students a unique opportunity to support our Mechanical, Electrical, & Public Health (MEP) team, who bring unrivalled expertise in both new build construction and technical white space fit-out for our data centre customers. 

As a principal contractor, our expertise includes major lifecycle upgrades that support net-zero objectives and decarbonisation strategies. We help our customers evolve their estates to keep up with the rapid pace of digital transformation. Our teams are equipped to meet the highest standards of reliability, performance, and precision, having worked extensively within live operational facilities.

What you'll do: 

• Prepare, check and issue interim payment applications, assess variations and claims, maintain subcontract payment records and support final account preparation

• Log change notices, obtain approvals, quantify cost and time impacts, and ensure changes are certified within the required timescales

• Maintain and reconcile control accounts with the project team

• Maintain detailed cost ledgers, record labour, materials and plant costs

• Accurately input and maintain data in Oracle or other ERP, ensuring data integrity and that systems are kept up to date

• Maintain orderly commercial files  

• Prepare regular commercial reports, file correspondence, and ensure that records are readily accessible to the team

• Actively participate in the Skanska Graduate Programme and complete assigned development activities

What you'll bring to the role:  

• Final-year student or recent graduate in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or equivalent. A RICS accredited degree would be preferred but isn’t essential.

• Intermediate to Advanced user of MS Excel for costing, data manipulation and basic modelling purposes

• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present concise commercial updates to site teams

• Excellent attention to detail with organised record keeping and a commitment to maintaining data integrity

• Strong team player with an interest in innovation, sustainability, and positive societal impact

• Full UK driving license preferred, as not all our Data Centre projects are easily accessible via public transport.

What we offer:  

• You will join a community of 100+ graduates and apprentices, with opportunities to build networks and collaborate across the business 

• Support and guidance from experienced leaders and teams, plus development pathways to help you achieve professional accreditation — we cover membership expenses for the professional body of your choice 

• Regular professional and social events 

• Opportunities to volunteer at least one day per year 

• Access to our employee networks including Women’s, Ability, Pride, O.N.E (Origins Nationality Ethnicity), Military, and Mental Health & Wellbeing 

• My Rewards discounts and cycle to work scheme to support a healthy work–life balance where possible 

• You would be joining a mental-health-aware organisation and will have access to wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme, mental health ambassador network and wellbeing conversations 

Programme start date: September 2027 - Join our team of 26,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way. 

Equal opportunities  

We value diversity and strive to create inclusive teams — we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and protected characteristics and believe different perspectives make us stronger.