Temporary Graduate Quantity Surveying Officer
Job description
This document is also available in Welsh.
RCT Council's Graduate Programme 2026 offers a Graduate Placement aimed at developing an excellent career with the award-winning RCT Council. Working in Local Government presents an exciting and challenging time as we continue to provide high-quality services while delivering value for money. The role of local government in shaping the future of local communities is vitally important, with opportunities to provide services that affect thousands of lives in various ways.
Maximise Your Potential
RCT Council is set to recruit for its Graduate Programme, featuring opportunities to work in a vibrant environment, gain new and transferable skills, meet people from diverse backgrounds, and develop a professional career in Rhondda Cynon Taf. All Graduate Officers will be supported to complete either a Level 4 Project Management qualification or job-related technical training, all fully funded as part of the programme.
Quantity Surveying within the Contract Administration Team
Our Contract Administration Team provides an effective, responsive, and high-quality service across the Highways, Transportation, and Strategic Projects section. The work varies from small local schemes to multi-million-pound infrastructure developments. No two days are the same, and the team plays a vital role in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
Who We’re Looking For
We seek a motivated and organised Graduate Officer to join our Contract Administration Team. The role involves supporting the delivery of contract administration for a term service professional services contract and various construction contracts across Highways, Transportation, and Strategic Projects. This position suits someone at the start of their Quantity Surveying career who is passionate about engineering and construction. The candidate should demonstrate independence, effective workload management, and a keen interest in developing professional skills within a dynamic and supportive team.
Essential Criteria
A minimum 2:2 degree with honours in Quantity Surveying, accredited to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, is essential for this position.
Staff Benefits Package
- Tailored induction programme
- Ongoing support from a dedicated Graduate Co-ordinator
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Pension Scheme
- 26 days annual leave (Plus bank holidays)
- Financial management scheme
- Subsidised membership fees for Leisure Centres within RCT
- Vivup discount card for businesses
All staff appointed to the Council are expected to protect children and vulnerable adults as a core responsibility. We value diversity in our workforce and are committed to preventing unlawful discrimination in recruitment and selection processes based on age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender identity, religion, belief, or pregnancy and maternity. We offer various staff networks, including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network, and Perthyn, our LGBTQ+ Network.
An application submitted in Welsh will be treated equally as one in English. As part of the longer-term objectives of the Council regarding the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, a guaranteed interview scheme is in place for Level 3 and above Welsh speakers meeting the essential criteria outlined in the job person specification. These applicants will be invited to participate in an interview.
Due to the volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. We thank you for your interest in a position within the Council. In support of the Council’s voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, applicants identified as members of the Armed Forces, including Service Leavers, Veterans, or Reservists who meet the essential criteria, will be offered an interview.
Sectors
Job description
This document is also available in Welsh.
RCT Council's Graduate Programme 2026 offers a Graduate Placement aimed at developing an excellent career with the award-winning RCT Council. Working in Local Government presents an exciting and challenging time as we continue to provide high-quality services while delivering value for money. The role of local government in shaping the future of local communities is vitally important, with opportunities to provide services that affect thousands of lives in various ways.
Maximise Your Potential
RCT Council is set to recruit for its Graduate Programme, featuring opportunities to work in a vibrant environment, gain new and transferable skills, meet people from diverse backgrounds, and develop a professional career in Rhondda Cynon Taf. All Graduate Officers will be supported to complete either a Level 4 Project Management qualification or job-related technical training, all fully funded as part of the programme.
Quantity Surveying within the Contract Administration Team
Our Contract Administration Team provides an effective, responsive, and high-quality service across the Highways, Transportation, and Strategic Projects section. The work varies from small local schemes to multi-million-pound infrastructure developments. No two days are the same, and the team plays a vital role in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
Who We’re Looking For
We seek a motivated and organised Graduate Officer to join our Contract Administration Team. The role involves supporting the delivery of contract administration for a term service professional services contract and various construction contracts across Highways, Transportation, and Strategic Projects. This position suits someone at the start of their Quantity Surveying career who is passionate about engineering and construction. The candidate should demonstrate independence, effective workload management, and a keen interest in developing professional skills within a dynamic and supportive team.
Essential Criteria
A minimum 2:2 degree with honours in Quantity Surveying, accredited to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, is essential for this position.
Staff Benefits Package
- Tailored induction programme
- Ongoing support from a dedicated Graduate Co-ordinator
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Pension Scheme
- 26 days annual leave (Plus bank holidays)
- Financial management scheme
- Subsidised membership fees for Leisure Centres within RCT
- Vivup discount card for businesses
All staff appointed to the Council are expected to protect children and vulnerable adults as a core responsibility. We value diversity in our workforce and are committed to preventing unlawful discrimination in recruitment and selection processes based on age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender identity, religion, belief, or pregnancy and maternity. We offer various staff networks, including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network, and Perthyn, our LGBTQ+ Network.
An application submitted in Welsh will be treated equally as one in English. As part of the longer-term objectives of the Council regarding the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, a guaranteed interview scheme is in place for Level 3 and above Welsh speakers meeting the essential criteria outlined in the job person specification. These applicants will be invited to participate in an interview.
Due to the volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. We thank you for your interest in a position within the Council. In support of the Council’s voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, applicants identified as members of the Armed Forces, including Service Leavers, Veterans, or Reservists who meet the essential criteria, will be offered an interview.
