Quantity Surveying Graduate

Quantity surveyors are at the heart of London's growth, transforming our infrastructure. Join us and lead the change for London.

How long: 2 years

Where: London/Hybrid
Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50% of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.

Salary: £31,000 rising to £32,250 in year 2

What you'll need

To be eligible for this scheme you must be on track to achieve or already hold a minimum of a 2:2 in a bachelor's degree accredited by RICS in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (or equivalent) or a minimum of a pass grade in a RICS-accredited Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management Post Graduate Diploma.

What you'll be doing

As a graduate, your 2-year development programme will be made up of up to 4 placement rotations. Our aim is to equip you with the range of skills and experience you need for your successful career.

We also understand that everyone's career is different, so every graduate's journey is unique. Here's an idea of what yours could look like:

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will work within a project team to upgrade our infrastructure (dating back to 1863), while ensuring we deliver an efficient service.

As we look to modernise our assets, you'll be involved in crucial projects that contribute to the running of TfL. The projects you work on would help extend our network, improve our station capacity, purchase new trains and buses to enhance customer experience, improve the reliability of our network via technology updates, reduce times between services and developing new entrances in stations to reduce congestion and support London's population.

Numerous graduates who started their journey on this scheme have gained their chartership into the RICS and are now valuable members of our senior leadership teams.

Placement 1 - Road Improvements - Surface Directorate - 6 months

The primary responsibilities in this placement would include:

  • Reviewing a feasibility report on changing a section of London roads to a pedestrian route only
  • Developing a Cost Plan and Budget to determine the projects alignment with business priorities
  • Engaging with an expert engineer to check the influence of removing a road from the London network

Placement 2 - Procurement Team - Commercial and Finance Directorate - 6 months

The primary responsibilities in this placement would include:

  • Writing a procurement strategy for new signalling equipment on the Metropolitan Line
  • Undertaking early market engagement and understanding what technology improvements are available
  • Commencing procurement and advertising the works

Placement 3 - Rolling Stock Replacement Programme - 6 months

The primary responsibilities in this placement would include:

  • Reviewing and negotiating change via Contract Admin
  • Reviewing and approving monthly applications
  • Cost reporting and forecasting
  • Managing the costs of a project on site and see the project grow and progress

Placement 4 - Track Maintenance - Operations Directorate - 6 months

The primary responsibilities in this placement would include:

  • Reviewing train requirements after technical inspection
  • Placing an order to repair a part/section of track on our network
  • Paying a Contractor who has completed the works or repairs

Where this career can take you

During and after the graduate scheme we'll support you in gaining professional membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) through a variety of mediums, including: RICS-accredited training courses, in-house development schemes, preparation for APC interviews and mentoring. You will also be invited to a monthly 'APC Forum' to share information and ideas.