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Graduate Quantity Surveyor - Ground Engineering

Building a sustainable tomorrow

What if your next step led further than you thought? With a reputation built over 150 years, BAM has the depth, scale and momentum to offer you more than a next step. We offer you a path. One that can take you across sectors, into leadership, or even around the world. We invest in development because we want our people to stay and grow. Wherever you want to go, we’ll help you get there. BAM UK&I are looking for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor in the BAM Ground Engineering team. This role is UK wide.

Making Possible

Project Support  

  • Communicating effectively at all levels including site management, technical specialists, commercial staff, planners, engineers, supervisory staff operatives, suppliers, third parties and client representatives 
  • Maintaining good working relations with client, designer, supply chain and others 

Problem Solving  

  • Obtaining and analysing quotations and making recommendations. 
  • Support and contribute to Project risk and opportunity planning. 
  • Assisting in value recovery  

Safety and Sustainability  

  • Maintaining high personal standards in health and safety 
  • Maintaining high standards in environmental awareness and behaviour 

Contract Administration 

  • Advise on contractual matters and process contractual claims.   
  • Negotiating subcontract and suppliers’ prices and terms 
  • Procurement of subcontract packages. 

Your team

Join BAM Ground Engineering and be part of a team delivering innovative geotechnical and civil engineering solutions across the UK. From complex foundations and retaining structures to soil stabilisation, piling and ground improvement, our projects underpin some of the nation’s most high-profile infrastructure and construction schemes. You will work on technically challenging and varied projects that require problem-solving, innovation and engineering excellence. This is your opportunity to develop your skills, contribute to landmark projects, and make a tangible impact on the built environment. If you are motivated, ambitious and passionate about ground engineering, BAM is the place to grow your career and make a difference.

What’s in it for you?

You will join our structured Graduate Programme, that will provide you with support for all your learning and development needs. This includes Professional Development with an experienced team of subject matter experts in your chosen field.  

We offer a Benefits package which includes: 

  • Company car / allowance OR Travel allowance
  • Matched pension contributions 
  • Private healthcare 
  • Life assurance 
  • 26 days holiday increasing with length of service  
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme (up to 5 days on top)  
  • Career Breaks  
  • 2 wellbeing days and 1 volunteering day  
  • Employee Assistance Programme 
  • Family friendly policies  
  • Flexible Working  
  • Access to retail discount platform  (BAM Benefits)
  • Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals. 
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Paid for membership to professional institution
  • Living away allowances

What do you bring to the role?

 

  • Completed Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Commercial Management in the last 2 years or due to complete in 2026 (other relevant disciplines may also be considered)  

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills. 

  • A passion and desire to learn and grow within the industry 

  • Commitment to working towards your Professional Development journey 

 

As well as working in alignment with our values of being collaborative, reliable, inclusive, and taking ownership we will look to understand your personal values, your potential and development areas for the role. 

 

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The application process

Applications are now open, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible - please answer all questions set out in the application form. As well as an updated CV we require a cover letter that sets out your career aspirations and your interest in BAM Nuttall as an employer. 

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Lyle Morgan by emailing earlycareersuk@bam.com  

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. 

Join us in making possible!

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