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Graduate Quantity Surveyor

  1. Design & Engineering
  2. Permanent Contract
  3. Entry-Level
  4. Edinburgh
About Us

Thomas & Adamson International Ltd. are an award-winning UK based consultancy firm specialising in project management, cost management, building surveying and safety services in the Buildings space. Over the last 90 years, T&A have been supporting and leading organisations through the challenges of procuring, delivering and operating their built assets. We do this across the UK, the USA and Middle East. The personalised nature of our expertise and advice gives our clients what they really want - greater confidence, more time and increased return on investment.

Our parent company Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our 20,500 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world

With a worldwide reputation for excellence and sustainability, together Egis and Thomas & Adamson provide comprehensive, creative, and trusted advisory services to our clients.

We are now looking for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join our team at T&A in Edinburgh. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our 2025 Graduate Programme at Egis. We believe the key to our continued growth and success is the nurturing of enthusiastic, ambitious graduates who are excited by the unique challenges we tackle across our organisation and want to join us in making a positive impact across the globe.
 


About the Role

Primary Responsibilities:

As part of your role, you will be responsible for the following:

Project work

  • Assisting senior colleagues with a wide variety of pre and post contract duties, ensuring at all times that best practice is employed.
  • Assisting senior colleagues with administering project work in line with T&A policies, practices and procedures.
  • Representing T&A in the marketplace.
  • At all times acting on behalf of T&A in a polite and professional manner and ensuring that company values are maintained and promoted.
  • Ensuring efficient and timely implementation of all tasks and project requirements and making every effort to assist with maintaining projects on time and on budget.
  • Ensuring adequate and timely communication channels are in place, both internally and externally to support effective project delivery.
  • Coordinating and preparing information to support the Client, seeking and listening to the Clients requirements and acting on them accordingly.

General duties

  • Generally representing T&A in a professionally competent and positive manner, ensuring service quality and integrity is maintained to the highest possible standards.
  • Reporting as appropriate to the client and other stakeholders in line with the client’s requirement with company standards.
  • Network and support business development objectives.
  • Comply with all T&A policies and procedures, including the use of the Document Management System.

Delivering great client experience

The QS will build strong, professional relationships with colleagues, clients, consultants and contractors, based on mutual respect, trust and integrity.

In this context, the role will involve:

  • Representing T&A, under senior direction, at project meetings with clients, designers and contractors to provide advice on all aspects of project assignments and following up on actions assigned to T&A at all such meetings.
  • Communicating clearly, concisely and coherently with colleagues, clients and other consultants regarding information required for the purpose of performing our services.

What do we need from you

All applicants must:

  • Have recently attained a RICS accredited Quantity Surveying degree
  • Have the right to live and work permanently in the UK
  • Be able to attend our office in Edinburgh 3 days per week

What's in it for you?

Please upload your Resume, Cover Letter and any other supporting documentation you feel is relevant to your application. Ensure you consider the skills and experience needed for this role.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

At EGIS, we are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a diverse organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

  1. Edinburgh
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