Graduate Programme 2025 â Quantity Surveying
Graduate Programme 2025 â Quantity Surveying
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Job Description
Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.
Ready to own your future
At Scottish Water our graduate programmes empower you to drive change tackle real challenges and shape Scotlands future. This is more than just a launchpad for your career its an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. As part of our team youll play a key role in delivering essential services and infrastructure that help Scotland flourish every day.
Youll be joining us at a fascinating time as we transform into a more agile innovative organisation that delivers outstanding service delivers great value for money and works in an environmentally sustainable way that goes beyond Net Zero. Start a career thats built for you today.
What youll do
As a Quantity Surveying graduate youll play a vital role in supporting both essential infrastructure projects and pioneering sustainability efforts at Scottish Water. Through this programme youll gain practical experience in contract and commercial management across a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from renewable energy initiatives to core water infrastructure upgrades.
Youll develop key skills in cost control contract administration risk management and tender analysis - capabilities essential for a successful career in a commercial environment. By engaging in these impactful projects youll help ensure that each initiative maximises value and aligns with Scottish Waters strategic vision for Scotland.
Take a look at the team hiring into our Quantity Surveying Graduate Programme:
Commercial Management: This team provides essential contract and financial oversight within Scottish Waters capital investment programme covering routine maintenance and major infrastructure upgrades. Through cost control risk management and procurement they ensure projects align with strategic priorities and deliver sustainable value. Working from hubs across Scotland the team collaborates with stakeholders to drive high-impact results for Scottish Waters infrastructure investments.
Over your two years with us youll receive dedicated training to become a fully qualified Quantity Surveyor building the skills and confidence needed to succeed.
How does the graduate programme work
Youll be employed on a permanent contract from Day One with a starting salary of 31000.
As you progress through the programme and reach key milestones youll be rewarded with salary increases that recognise your growth and commitment to ongoing learning. Upon completing the programme youll also have the opportunity to advance into a Quantity Surveyor role starting from 41000. For more details please visit be part of a cohort of c.30 graduates giving you an instant and invaluable network of contacts throughout the business.
There is plenty of support. As well as your day-to-day manager well match you up with a mentor who will support and coach you as you go through your programme.
Youll have access to both structured and informal training designed to equip you with the skills you need now and in the future.
What youll need
Youll have graduated within the last three years (or be on track to graduate this summer). Your degree should ideally be in Quantity Surveying Construction Management or a related field. And were looking for a minimum of a 2:2 classification.
And youll need a full UK-issued (DVLA) driving license or be on track to pass your test.
Were looking for someone whos great with numbers and data can easily build strong relationships and communicates well. A creative problem-solver who stays on track with deadlines would be a great fit.
Youll need to live within commuting distance of one of our main office hubs e.g. Edinburgh Stepps Dundee Inverness.
In terms of essential requirements Thats it.
But heres the thing: We get thousands of applications for our Graduate roles each year. What makes the best candidates stand out
Here are a few things we love to see:
CVs that tell us more than what grades you earned over the years. Show us what youve learned. What you love. What your aspirations are.
Cover letters that tell us why youre interested in Scottish Water (and in this role)
People who use their application to show that they are Bold Responsible Inspiring and Caring.
Looking out for you
While the work we do is important its not the only thing that matters. Thats why we make sure you have everything you need to find a good work-life balance.
Youll get plenty of time to recharge with 38 days of holiday every year (including public holidays). And you can even buy five more if you need a little extra time. You can also take paid time off to volunteer in your community.
When it comes to major life events we have family-friendly policies around adoption maternity and parental leave. And for the everyday We embrace flexible working.
For your future theres our pension (the know-what-youll-get-when-you-retire kind) as well as life assurance.
As for some nice extras You can expect an annual company bonus. Not to mention access to SW Splash handy rewards that can save you money on holidays bills and shopping.
What happens next
The closing date for applications is the 25th June 2025
Assessment activity with some surprisingly fun (no really!) online testing.
Final face-to-face interviews will happen during July. Where you can give us a good grilling too.
If you accept a place on the programme youll go through some pre-employment screening including a criminal record check.
All our new Graduates will start together in September with a week-long induction event in Glasgow. Youll learn more about the organisation meet our leaders visit some of our operational sites start making friends and have a lot of fun.
A few final things worth knowing
Research shows that some people avoid applying for jobs unless they can meet every single criteria. If youre interested in this job but dont tick all the boxes apply anyway! We hardly ever hire people who can do every part of a job from Day One. Everyone has a learning curve. So dont rule yourself out!
Let us know if there are any changes we can make to our recruitment process to help you perform at your best. Lots of our people have disabilities or neurodiverse conditions (including some of our recruiters!). Were also aware that some people might be experiencing temporary challenges because of life events like menopause. Were very used to making adjustments so please dont be afraid to ask.
As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland its important that all our employees are Scottish taxpayers. If you join us your home address will need to be in Scotland. If you dont already live here youll need to commit to moving here within your first three months.
Finally (finally!) candidates who havent submitted an application in the last 12 months will have their records removed from our recruitment database. You wont need to do anything. Your data will be automatically deleted.
Employment Type
Full-Time
