SPA Graduate (Quantity Surveyor)

GraduateQuantity Surveyor 

Location:Worldwide House, Peterborough (Hybrid)

Business Area: Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) 

Start Date: September 2027

Salary:dependent on experience and skills  

Our mission is simple yet vital:To Make the East of England Resilient to the Effects of Drought,we’re leading the way to change that. Join us in shaping a sustainable future while being part of a team where everyone can thrive.  

The Strategic Pipeline Alliance Project is at the exciting delivery stage, withadditional projects lined up to undertake during AMP8. At SPA, we embrace innovation, digital technology, and collaboration with our partners, including Farrans, MMB, Costain and Jacobs.  

About the Role: 

Are you a graduate ready to make a real-world impact? Join a growing team delivering an innovative and essential infrastructure project that will serve millions across East Anglia. 

We are looking for a motivatedGraduatetoprovide commercial support to both the delivery management and on-site teamsour major potable water transfer project. This is a unique opportunity to work collaboratively in a high-demand sector, developing this project that will protect the environment and support communities across the region. 

 
Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist the team to ensure robust estimates are provided that align to scope and make allowance for risks and opportunities including any necessary analysis, transfer of data tothe procurement system and Cost Base   

• Work closely with theLeadQuantity Surveyor, Procurement team, Construction Manager and Project Manager to develop andmonitor procurement strategy.   

• Work closely with the site team, attending site regularly to ensure they are aware of and can manage the allowances and outputs, provide robust challenge to achieve outperformance, communicate changecontrol and escalate when necessary.   

• Assist the Quantity Surveyor to produceaccurate live forecasting,taking into account the programme and reportingin accordance with the respective work breakdown structure/ cost breakdown structure.   

• Ensure actual costs aremonitored and assessed against baseline, value of work done, solution cost progress, affordabilitychallenges and final outturn calculations.   

• Ensure that proper records are kept &maintained so financial information for audits and cost assurance is readily available.  

WhatWe’re Looking For: 

• A 2:2 degree or above in a relatedsubject; engineering, management, cost discipline 

• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills 

• A proactive, detail-driven approach and a willingness to learn 

• Full UK driving licence (or working towards it) 

What We Offer: 

• Competitive graduate salary and benefits package 

• Structured training and development programme 

• We will supportyou achieve working towards your professional accreditations 

• Real project experience from day one 

Why Jointhe Strategic Pipeline Alliance? 

We are more than just a delivery partner, we are agents of transformation, our employee value proposition toall of our employees is to be:  

*United Through Purpose            *Talented, supportive team 

 *Countless opportunities             *Power in Partnership 

                                  *Shape The Future 

Inclusion is foreveryone, and we are an equal opportunity employer, which meanswe’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disabilitystatus or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, andwe’re committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong. 

Right to Work in the UK 
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.Please note that this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Graduate visa routes 

Apply Now: 
Ifyou'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 

*Assessment Centre Day will be held on 15th January 2027