Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company, delivering important projects across sectors including healthcare, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and the environment.
The company puts its people at the heart of its success, promoting an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and different perspectives are valued. Its core values are Everyone has a voice, Do the right thing, Take pride in what you do, and Bring better to life.
At Tilbury Douglas, you won’t just be taking a year out from university – you’ll be helping to deliver essential infrastructure that makes a real difference to people and communities.
Our Summer Placement gives you the opportunity to experience what it is really like to work in construction and commercial management. As a Summer Placement Quantity Surveyor, you’ll work alongside our commercial and project teams, gaining practical experience of how we manage costs, contracts and commercial decisions on live projects.
You’ll see first-hand how Quantity Surveyors support successful project delivery by managing costs, maximising value and working closely with operational, design and supply chain teams.
This is a site-based role, working out of our Swansea office, within our Regional Building team in the Wales region. You will need flexibility to travel across project sites in the region as part of your placement.
You’ll learn from experienced professionals, contribute to real project activity and gain valuable experience to support your studies and future career.
As a Summer Placement Quantity Surveyor, you’ll develop practical commercial skills and gain valuable experience of the activities involved in delivering a construction project.
No two days are the same and, with the support of experienced colleagues, you’ll:
This isn’t just about numbers – it’s about understanding how commercial decisions influence every stage of a construction project.
You’ll become part of a live project team and see how Quantity Surveyors balance cost, quality, programme and contractual requirements to help projects deliver real value.
You’ll have the opportunity to put your university learning into practice, develop your commercial awareness and problem-solving skills, and gain insight into areas such as procurement, cost management, contracts, valuations and project reporting.
Throughout your placement, you’ll be supported by experienced colleagues who will help you develop your confidence, practical knowledge and understanding of the Quantity Surveying profession.
We want to hear from people who are passionate about making a difference through construction and the built environment. You’ll bring:
Start building your future with a year-out placement designed to help you learn, develop and gain meaningful industry experience.
Tilbury Douglas offers the opportunity to work on meaningful, real-world projects while developing within a supportive and inclusive environment. The company places a strong emphasis on career development, innovation, wellbeing and practical learning, demonstrated by its Platinum membership of the 5% Club and recognition of Early Careers employees through national industry awards.
Start your career where it matters – building a better future together.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage early applications to avoid disappointment
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