Job Description

Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Place of work:

London, UK

Reports to:

: Commercial Manager/ Lead Project QS/Senior QS

About MYCO

MYCO Ltd is a future-driven construction company committed to delivering complex projects with precision, passion, and purpose. We operate as a dynamic main contractor, known for our customer-focused delivery and single-line accountability. Collaborating with experts and stakeholders to drive environmental action, reduce greenhouse gases, and protect ecosystems.

Our mission is to help build a better quality of life for our people, customers, and communities. From mixed-use developments to hospitality refurbishments, we bring together all the skills needed under one roof, ensuring a seamless journey from preconstruction through completion and beyond.

We were founded in 2017, operating from a small, single-person office, the company quickly expanded, prompting a move to settling into its current headquarters in London.

At MYCO, we believe that construction should be collaborative, integrated, and driven by excellence. Our approach is rooted in quality, sustainability, and a proactive mindset. We are proud to have delivered landmark projects, each reflecting our commitment to high standards and thoughtful design. We continue to push boundaries and redefine what's possible in the built environment.

To learn more about our projects, values, and impact, see www.mycoltd.co.uk

This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the Graduate Quantity Surveyor role and may be subject to change depending on the evolving needs of the business.

Responsibilities may vary or change in response to project or organisational requirements at MYCO.

Purpose of the Position

The role and responsibility of a Graduate Quantity Surveyor (GQS) is to assist in the managing and reporting on the current and future financial position of the project(s) they have been appointed to work on.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assisting the procurement process in whatever way required. This will include but not be limited to; completing take offs, compiling tender documentation, contacting subcontractor and developing a schedule of interested companies, issuing tender enquiries and ensuring the return of quotations in line with MYCO procurement schedules. Review tender quotations and ensuring they are in line with the scope of works and drawings issued. If not, raise queries on same and ensure quotes are updated. Compile tender comparisons on returned quotations ensuring no scope gaps have been overlooked. Procurement of all subcontractor and consultant trades (as required) including issuing tender enquiries in line with MYCO "Tender Review Checklist" and preparing internal signoff (or parts of the signoff if requested) in line with the requirements set out in the MYCO "Subcontractor appointment Checklist". Ensuring any trades which you have been made responsible for have been fully signed off internally and the relevant subcontractor, consultant or supplier has been issued, signed and returned a complete order in line with MYCO Schedule of Subcontract Documents prior to works commencing onsite. This must be completed as it does not happen all of the time at present. This will apply to all Collateral Warranties where required. No payments will be processed until both are in place. Assist the Commercial Lead in preparing all internal reports as outlined in MYCO's "CVR Report Requirements, Project Monthly Report, Bi-Monthly Report and Cashflow Projection Inwards & Outwards", which are to be signed off and returned on the last Friday of each month depending on the Commercial Director's requirements. Assist in providing cost or other information to the client as requested to ensure a good working relationship is maintained. Assist as required in compiling and agreeing monthly application for work completed by MYCO to ensure a positive cashflow is maintained for each project. Assessing Subcontractors and Consultants applications for payment on a monthly basis as requested by the commercial lead. All applications must be assessed, certificates/payless notices issued, and payments uploaded to SAP for Level 1 & 2 approval by the Senior QS and Commercial Director to allow payments to be made on time. The Subcontractor & Consultant Payment Checklist is to be issued to the Commercial Manager once payments are loaded on SAP. The GQS may be asked to provide assistance to the estimating department during certain periods. Tasks may include, measuring, issuing enquiries, comparing quotes etc. The GQS must be able to accurately interpret quotations and ensure sufficient coverage for MYCO's tender price. Assistance will be provided by Senior Estimators. Maintain all project records on Workspace. This includes but is not limited to correspondence, applications (subcontractor and clients), assessment (subcontractor and client), variation registers, cost reports, cash flows, client certifications, internal costings, etc. The GQS should carry out their works in a manner which avoids disputes, both with the client and with our supply change. If disputes do arise with the GQS must assist the commercial team in developing a defence including setting out our position, providing detailed reports, working with MYCO appointed defence teams etc. Seek value engineering options where possible to ensure MYCO are achieving the best possible value for material, trades and consultants. The GQS must be capable of working to tight deadlines. This includes assisting to ensure the following is completed on time each month, Application for Payments, Assessments of Applications, CVR Reports, cashflows, Monthly Project Reviews etc. The GQS will assist the Purchasing Department with the purchasing of materials in line with the Project Quantity Surveyor. This must be done in an efficient manner while obtaining the most cost-effective solution.

HOW TO APPLY

APPLICATION

Please note: This role will be based in the UK. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Please do not apply if this is not the case.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY AND SAFEGUARDING DISCLOSURE

All offers of employment will be subject to 2 satisfactory references.

We will request information from your previous employers from the last five years. By applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

No agencies please: We do not accept unsolicited CVs from Recruitment agencies or alike, nor any terms & conditions associated.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/08/2025