Graduate Quantity Surveyor - Paris

Shape the future. Build your career. Live and work in Paris

Launch your career with Gleeds – a global consultancy shaping the future of the built environment.

We’re looking to bring onboard our 2027 graduate quantity surveyor in Paris. If you're looking for a place that champions your growth, supports your journey to full qualification, and gives you the chance to work on world-class projects, then the Gleeds graduate programme is where your future begins.

At Gleeds, we believe in building long-term relationships, not only with our clients but with our people too. We are committed to helping our graduates develop into confident professionals through real project experience, structured learning, and ongoing support from industry experts.

As a global consultancy with projects across some of the world's most exciting built environments, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career while living and working in Paris, collaborating with international teams and leading clients.

Why Join Gleeds?

• Work and build your career in France
• Join a leading international consultancy with a strong reputation
• Gain exposure to high-profile projects and clients
• Learn from experienced professionals and industry experts
• Access structured training and professional development support
• Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and people-focused culture
• Build a long-term career with clear progression opportunities

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 a Graduate Quantity Surveyors, 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.

Your role will encompass (but is not limited to) the following:

• 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.

We're looking for ambitious graduates who are excited to develop their careers in Paris and contribute to a collaborative international team.

Essential requirements:

• Fluent French language skills (written and spoken)
• Strong professional level English
• The right to live and work in France without sponsorship
• A degree or master's qualification (completed or due to be completed by August 2027) in built environment-related discipline
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• A proactive, adaptable, and team-oriented approach

Interview Process

Stage 1: Online interview via Microsoft Teams

Stage 2: In-person interview in our Paris office. ( Travel expenses will be covered, if traveling from the UK)

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:

• Meal vouchers (€12 per working day, €7 funded by the company, €5 by the employee)
• Private health insurance, mandatory
• 50% Navigo card - reimbursement of the Paris public transport card, mandatory
• Access to the Paris bike-sharing service (Velib)
• Access to a discounted voucher platform
• 25 days of annual leave

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.

Gleeds is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We uphold the principles of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) and embrace the diversity of our teams. As an equal opportunities employer, we provide support, flexibility and accessibility for all. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact our Talent Team at [email protected]

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