Graduate / Newly Qualified Quantity Surveyor
Job Posted: 17 August 2026
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Location: Isle of Wight
- Contract Type: Full time
- Salary: £35,000 to £37,000 per annum
- Industries: Administration Consultancy Property Services
Job Start Date: ASAP
Develop your quantity surveying career in a truly multi-disciplinary environment
Following the creation of a new integrated Professional Services team, ERMC is seeking a Graduate or Newly Qualified Quantity Surveyor to join our growing practice. This role offers the opportunity to support cost planning, procurement, contract administration, project delivery and client reporting across a varied portfolio, while working closely with surveyors, project managers, designers and asset specialists.
The role
· Assist with cost planning, estimating and budget preparation for construction and maintenance projects.
· Support the preparation of bills of quantities, schedules of work, tender documents and contract information.
· Assist with procurement processes, tender analysis and contractor appointments.
· Support contract administration, including valuations, variations, payment notices and cost reporting.
· Monitor project expenditure and help identify cost risks, savings and value-for-money opportunities.
· Contribute to final account preparation and project close-out activities.
· Work closely with building surveyors, project managers and design colleagues to support effective project delivery.
· Prepare clear reports, records and updates for clients and internal teams.
What we are looking for
· Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline.
· Ambition to achieve or build upon MRICS status through the Quantity Surveying and Construction pathway.
· Good numerical, analytical and commercial awareness.
· Strong communication and organisational skills.
· Ability to manage workload across multiple projects and meet deadlines.
· Positive, collaborative and client-focused approach.
Desirable
· APC progress or recently achieved chartered status.
· Placement or early career experience in a quantity surveying, cost consultancy or contractor environment.
· Knowledge of JCT contracts, tendering processes and construction cost management.
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, cost reporting tools or measurement software.
What you will get
· Structured career development.
· Direct support from Chartered Surveyors.
· APC mentoring and CPD.
· Exposure to a wide variety of projects.
· Opportunity to become a key part of a modern integrated professional services practice.
Why join ERMC?
We are moving away from traditional professional silos and creating a single Professional Services team where quantity surveyors, building surveyors, designers, project managers and asset specialists work together around client needs and project outcomes. This creates broader learning opportunities, stronger collaboration and better career development for people who want to build strong commercial, contractual and project delivery experience while making a genuine impact.
How to apply
Please send your CV and a short covering note setting out why you are interested in the role and what you would bring to ERMC.
Equal opportunities
ERMC is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. We welcome applications from candidates with different backgrounds, experiences and routes into the profession.
