For over 30 years, VolkerLaser has been the specialist contractor of choice, working to protect, repair, strengthen and refurbish the built environment for clients across the UK construction industry. Our structural solutions include bridge deck waterproofing, expansion joints, concrete repair and cathodic protection works, steel repair and strengthening work, carbon fibre and temporary works, jacking and bearing replacement. We also provide specialist lightweight decking and access solutions, as well as being specialists in long bridge and cable refurbishment. Our people are at the heart of our business. The wide breadth of experience and expertise in our delivery teams sets VolkerLaser apart and helps us to remain the specialist contractor of choice
If you are a 2nd year student studying a Quantity Surveying degree and are looking for a 2026/27 placement working for a specialist contractor in the construction industry, this is a fantastic job opportunity for you at VolkerLaser.
Quantity Surveyors are essential to driving VolkerLaser’s success and are responsible for managing costs, delivering value and ensuring commercial compliance on our projects. We are committed to providing you with the opportunity to gain experience and put into practice your learning by running a placement year programme with an opportunity to secure a graduate job after your final year at university.
Our minimum 40-week industry placement programmes focus on on-the-job learning, to complement your university course. Placements focus on technical skills and the progression towards increasing responsibility. You will learn through on-site experience, your team, line manager and training courses.
Those who show consistent progress may be considered for employment post-graduation. This means that students demonstrating exceptional performance during placement may be awarded a bursary for their final university year, and the opportunity to return to VolkerLaser.
Why work with us?
VolkerLaser is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.
By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerLaser are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- Competitive salary
- Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
- Option to buy additional annual leave
- Private medical care
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
- Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
- Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
- Employee Assistance programme
- Mental health, physical health, and financial support
- 24/7 Virtual GP service
Fairness, inclusion and respect
We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.
If you need support with your application, please contact us at careers@volkerwessels.co.uk
Additional information
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.
We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to careers@volkerwessels.co.uk
VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
