Quantity Surveyor Intern (Year Industry Placement)

Job description

Benefits Global presence, local impact : Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
Collaborative excellence : Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
Inclusive Culture : Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
Career growth : Benefit from global and cross‐business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing : Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
Productivity tools : Utilize cutting‐edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.
Job Description: Quantity Surveyor Intern (Year Industry Placement)
About Ferrovial Construction UK&I
Ferrovial Construction is the UK based engineering and construction arm of the Ferrovial Group. It is the largest private transport infrastructure operator in the world in terms of capital invested. We have a presence across 15 countries with over 60 years' experience. It is a Spanish multinational company operating through 4 divisions; Airports, Highways, Construction and Building subsidiaries. Ferrovial are committed to developing sustainable and innovative solutions, with the aim to create value for society, and for clients, investors and employees.
We design and construct some of the UK and Ireland's most high‐profile transport infrastructure projects. We have the strength and depth to deliver complex major projects in‐house, drawing on international expertise and full asset lifecycle capability. We provide our clients with cost‐effective, value‐added solutions and design and build sustainable assets for people and places.
We maximise potential through continuous professional development and create an equal, inclusive and diverse place to work to drive innovation.
At Ferrovial, we have five core values: Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, Integrity and Respect. We are proud of our work and values which we live by to achieve our goals.
Whilst working on large complex projects, you will be encouraged to achieve your maximum, all the while having support and guidance. An ability to work well in a team is key to the delivery of our projects, so that effective communication skills are critical.
The role
Ferrovial Construction is looking for a Quantity Surveyor Intern for a one‐year industry placement on the HS2 project, starting September 2026, to assist with commercial management and contract administration.
The Ferrovial NextGen Internship programme is designed to develop personal, professional and technical skills through a blended approach. You will work under the supervision of our Senior Quantity Surveyors.
Key Responsibilities
A large part of your work will involve tender enquiries, analysis of quotations and subcontractor procurement.
Key Accountabilities
To assist in the management of the day‐to‐day bill of quantities for the relevant sections of allocated projects to ensure financial efficiencies
Help analyse subcontractor valuations
To be focused on cost control in line with the businesses' financial systems
To liaise with the procurement teams as required to ensure compliance with financial parameters
Assist in the production and monitoring of Applications/Final Accounts/payment certificates/change control
Assist in checking agreed sub‐contract Applications/Accounts
Document control
Contribute to the achievement of Health and Safety in accordance with company policy
To promote company values in all dealings with other employees, clients, subcontractors and other external contacts.
Adopting and promoting Ferrovial Construction UK Vision and Values. Taking ownership of the work assigned to you
Skills and Competence
We are looking for interns with:
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact at a variety of levels
Excellent written and oral English language
Excellent numerical skills
Currently studying a Degree or Masters in Quantity Surveying
Motivated to learn and add value to the team and the role
Analytical thinker who enjoys problem solving
A proven team player who can effectively work with others
Enjoys working under pressure to meet deadlines
Proactive approach to working and learning
Commercial awareness and an understanding of the industry
Familiar with all Microsoft packages
Interpersonal Skills
Highly motivated
Logical thinker with a willingness to learn
Results driven with strong communication skills
Enjoys working in a team
Essential
Must have right to work in the UK by the start of employment and for the entirety of the internship programme.
Other details
The position is scheduled to start in September 2026 at the latest, if you wish to start slightly earlier, we can accommodate this.
Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.
Ferrovial Construction UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and as such treats applications equally and recruits purely based on skills and experience.
We are committed to building an inclusive team from a variety of different backgrounds, perspectives and skills so we encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer.
We treat all jobs applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a "Protected Class"), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

25-06-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English