Industrial Placement - Quantity Surveyor - Glasgow

Are you looking for a Year in Industry placement opportunity within Quantity Surveying in an independent leading, global construction and management consultancy? 

Our Year in Industry placement will start in the summer of 2026 offering students an exciting opportunity to undertake work experience for a year as part of a sandwich degree course.

At Gleeds, we believe in creating long-term relationships with not only our clients, but our people as well. We have a proven track record of supporting our graduates as they grow, helping them become the best version of themselves both professionally and personally – creating a workplace that is efficient, inclusive, and fun to be a part of. 

Our year in industry programme sets you up for long-term success with:

• Real project experience
• Support and guidance from industry experts
• Professional reviews and development support

The role

Ready to shape the future of construction cost management? At Gleeds, you’ll do more than crunch numbers — you’ll help deliver projects that transform communities. As an Trainee Quantity Surveyor, you’ll have unlimited access to our experts, all with years of experience across the industry. They’ll guide you as you gain hands-on experience in estimating, planning, tendering, and contract management.

Cost management and quantity surveying

Our cost managers keep construction projects financially on track - from the first sketches to the final sign-off. They manage costs, contracts, and procurement to ensure everything runs smoothly and stays within budget.

• Cost planning: Estimating budgets and costs throughout the design process.
• Procurement: Advising on how to hire contractors and managing the tender process.
• Contract management: Drafting contracts, handling changes, and resolving disputes.
• Cost control: Monitoring spending, forecasting cash flow, and maximising value.
• Project close-out: Finalising accounts, ensuring payments, and reviewing performance.

• Contribute to high-quality service delivery across projects.
• Support Cost Managers in providing accurate and timely outputs.
• Assist with preparing cost estimates, cost plans, cost-in-use studies, and tender documentation.
• Help manage tender processes, including evaluations and reporting.
• Support contract administration, valuations, payments, final accounts, and client reporting.

What we’re looking for :

• You will currently be studying to obtain a degree within Construction Management /Quantity Surveying.
• Right to live and work in the UK.
• Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changes.
• Sound problem solving, negotiating, financial management and numeracy skills.
• Good ICT skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

If this sounds like you, we’d be delighted to receive your application!

What happens after the placement?

If you perform well on your placement and would like to join us as Graduate, you could be made an offer to come back after you have Graduated to join us on the Gleeds Construct Graduate Programme. 

What benefits can you expect from Gleeds? 

At Gleeds, we know people power our success, which is why we are constantly evaluating our benefits offering to make sure everyone knows how valued they are here:

• Structured professional and personal development throughout the programme.
• 25 days (pro rata) annual leave, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional days. 
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews.
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations.
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first.
• Expand your horizons with global opportunities available to everyone.
• Agile ways of working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance.
• A supportive and people-focused company that is a recognised Great Place To Work 2025
• Access to a health cash plan, which includes access to discounts on gym memberships, health products and experience days.

About us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.