Would you like to be part of the largest infrastructure business within the UK? M Group Services keeps the lights and heating on, taps and pipelines flowing, telecom networks connected, and rail and aviation moving.
Morrison Water Services is part of our water division and is currently looking to recruit a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join our team. This is an exciting career opportunity within a UK leading Clean & Waste Water infrastructure provider, with ambitious growth plans over the next 5 years. With a workforce of more than 2,500 operating daily in local communities, we believe having a high performing, sustainable workforce is integral to delivering exceptional service to our clients. We embrace change and promote diversity to effectively support long-term career aspirations. Our people are fundamental to the success of our business, and we are committed to providing a working environment where everyone feels valued and fulfilled.
As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, your role is to ensure everything is accounted for and costs are controlled. You’ll manage project costs, contracts, and financial planning. You’ll learn cost estimation, contract management, and financial analysis. You will work predominantly within the experienced commercial team and engage with Project Managers, Designers, Health, Safety & Wellbeing and delivery teams that will enable you to further develop your understanding and capability in a built environment.
About you
To be eligible for the Graduate Programme, you must meet the following criteria:
- Graduated within the last 2 years or about to
- Achieved or expected to achieve 2:2 degree or equivalent in either Quantity Surveying or Similar construction management related qualification.
- UK driving license
- Work Eligibility: Right to work in the UK for a minimum of 3 years from September 2025
What’s in it for you?
Career progression
This programme acts as a route into senior management roles. Due to M Group Services size and breadth, we can work with you to identify the right career opportunities for your professional development. Including the route to Chartership via RICS or CICES.
As a valued employee of the M Group Services Water Division, you’ll be entitled to
- Company car Or Allowance and Fuel Card with a range of Hybrid and Electric Cars
- Matched Pension Scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance
- The option to take out Personal Accident Insurance
- The option to partake in Payroll giving
- Salary Finance - an online portal offering financial support via articles, videos and blogs. You can apply for loans and savings schemes via payroll
- 25 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday
Who doesn’t like a discount? You will have access to your ‘My Rewards’ portal. This provides amazing reductions on 1000’s of purchases including Holidays/travel, Leisure (gym, cinema, restaurants),Mobile Phone, Utility bills & top retail brand discounts.
About the programme
Our 2-year Graduate Programme is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue your career as Quantity Surveyor within an infrastructure business.
As a participant, you will receive extensive support and opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge:
- A key contact for your functional Programme.
- Workplace mentor to guide and support you throughout your development.
- Develop and network with graduates joining our business at the same time.
- Your Line Manager will conduct regular reviews and support you to develop your skills and knowledge.
- Join our graduates and apprentices from across our group on our Early Careers Network - “Your network, your way”.
Training development opportunities
- Workshops: Programme workshops to support your route to competence.
- Rotational Placements: Gain experience through diverse placements both with your business area and across Group Services.
- Social Value Projects: Develop a variety of skills through STEM activities, Volunteering and community projects
- Further Development: Opportunities for Apprenticeship Qualifications after the Programme.
Apply today
During the recruitment process we will want to see that you are willing to learn, self-motivated, punctual, organised, committed, and hard-working. Many of the technical skills you will need to succeed in this role will be developed as part of your training
Our graduate programme is for people who can think bigger, grow faster, and innovate for the future. We are looking for the future-leaders and shapers of our business.
Application process
- Stage 1 - Video interview
- Stage 2 - Virtual Assessment Centre will be held be between 03/02/25 - 28/02/25
- Stage 3 - Successful candidates will then be invited to face to face interviews in our Colchester office
We cant wait to hear from you!
