GRAHAM Academy – Graduate Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Management – Civil Engineering

Application Link: https://vacancies.graham.co.uk/vacancies/24051/graham-academy--graduate-quantity-surveyor--commercial-management--civil-engineering.html What does a Quantity Surveyor do at GRAHAM? A Quantity Surveyor makes sure that the financial position of construction projects are accurately reported and controlled effectively. They manage the contractual relationships between the various parties involved in any particular project. A Quantity Surveyor Shall: • Check and process sub-contract payments for work completed • Ensure that Subcontractors are not charging for work that wasn’t completed • Produce schedules of what materials etc. are needed to complete a project so that these can be ‘bought’ from sub-contractors • Prepare and manage the accounts for projects • Produce regular reports on cost & value • Produce spend profiles and regular forecasts for projects • Identify and manage risk and opportunities • Take off drawings • Site measurement • Liaise with those onsite to obtain site records and reconciling these against works claimed • Agree changes with Client’s commercial team • Deal with all legal contracts and their clauses for a project This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Quantity Surveyor and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals. Applications are now open for our 2027 intake and close on 8th January 2027. Please submit a comprehensive and targeted CV, which clearly and logically details how you fulfil both the essential and if relevant, desirable criteria. Failure to provide adequate information, may result in your application being rejected. All applicants must also complete an online monitoring form. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early, should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS: • The closing date for applications will be January 2027 • Interviews will commence in February 2027. • Successful candidates will be notified in March 2027. • All successful applicants will have joined the business by September 2027, if not before. Requirements Requirements: Technical Competencies  Essential Criteria: • Studying Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management to degree level at university or technical college • Demonstrate an understanding of construction management practices • Demonstrate strong communication skills • Full Driving Licence. • Right to Work in the UK. Desirable Criteria: • Health & Safety Induction Including Management System CSR/SAFEPASS/CSCS Card • Previous site experience Benefits Car Allowance; Subsidised Private Medical Cover; Life Assurance Scheme; Living away from home allowance (where appropriate), Contributory Pension, 35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)