GRAHAM Academy - Commercial Management 2025
Graham GroupAbout The Role
People who work in Commercial Management are called Quantity Surveyors. GRAHAM Construction operates throughout the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in delivering value for money and innovative solutions for our clients.
Quantity Surveying at GRAHAM Construction is a highly varied role involving all divisions of the business from Building to Civils and Interior Fit Out.
As a forward thinking sustainable infrastructure, our core sections being Marine, Highways, Rail, Water & Nuclear.
What does a Quantity Surveyor do?
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 will:
- 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
- Deal with all legal contracts and their clauses for a project
Technical Competencies
Essential:
• Studying Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management to degree level at university or technical college
• Demonstrate an understanding of construction management practices
• Demonstrate strong communication skills
Desirable:
• Health & Safety Induction Including Management System CSR/SAFEPASS/CSCS Card
• Previous site experience
Behavioural Competencies
Essential:
Commercial Awareness: relevant to the position applied for and understanding of why commercial awareness and business acumen are related and how these combine to meet customer needs and GRAHAM business requirements.
Leadership skills: Communicates well and shows commitment to work as part of a fully integrated team.
Effective Communication skills: Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports under supervision. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders. Presents a professional image and promotes the Brand.
Customer Focus: Takes time to question and understand why customer needs are important and wants to forge ongoing sustainable links with customers to act in theirs and the businesses long term interest.
Influencing: Identifies and builds relationships with those who will be useful now and in the future in achieving strategic business objectives.
Initiative: Is able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working. Demonstrate ability to eventually work unsupervised.
Team Player: Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honestly, loyalty and commitment.
Negotiation: Willingness to learn and the ability to understand negotiation skills and why these are important for all supply chain members all contractual rights and obligations are realised and protected.
About You
GRAHAM ROUTES TO BECOMING A QUANTITY SURVEYOR
GRADUATES
We offer a two year programme which focuses on developing your technical and interpersonal skills. In addition, a structured, mentored training programme, aligned to a recognised professional qualification, will set you on the pathway to chartership. Through early responsibility you’ll learn quickly on challenging projects with the opportunity for fast track career advancement.
Applications are now open for our 2025 intake and close on 10th January 2025. If you are interested in applying please click on the below:
INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENTS
Our industrial placements can last from 3-12 months, dependent on your college/university curriculum. On your placement you will be given the support, guidance and experience which will lay the foundations for a great future in Commercial Management. This includes a structured learning programme and experience in a variety of Commercial Management environments. Show us what you can do and your placement could lead to a company scholarship award and an offer of employment when you graduate.
Applications are now open for our 2025 intake and close on 10th January 2025. If you are interested in applying please click on the below:
TECHNICAL APPRENTICESHIPS
Technical apprenticeships are available at a number of entry points from GCSE, A Level or BTEC awards.
In general all technical apprenticeship levels include paid work experience with off the job learning at a college/university on a day release basis. Technical apprentices develop on the job skills and gain wide-ranging construction knowledge and can naturally progress through the levels towards degree achievement. Our structured technical apprenticeship programmes will also be your first step towards membership of a professional body which can lead to rewarding careers within Commercial Management.
Applications are normally open between September 2024 and January 2025. If you are interested in applying or registering interest please click on the below ‘Apply for Job’ link.
SUMMER PLACEMENT
Our work experience placements are a great starting point for a successful future at GRAHAM Construction. It’s an exciting opportunity to experience the world of work and get a real insight into a Commercial Management role.
Applications are now open for our 2025 intake and close on 10th January 2025. If you are interested in applying please click on the below:
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
The closing date for applications will be Friday 10th January 2025.
You will be invited to complete an Aptitude Test after the closing date.
Interviews will commence in February 2025.
Successful candidates will be notified in March 2025.
If you have any questions please contact a member of our HR team on 02892 689500.
Our Commitment to you:
Please apply to our vacancy portal by uploading a comprehensive and targeted CV with your relevant experiences. Note: All applicants must complete an online monitoring form.