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GRAHAM Academy – Graduate Quantity Surveyor Commercial Management – Civil Engineering
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Posted:
30 September 2026 (7 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
28 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
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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 wasnt 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 Clients 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:
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)
Required Skills:
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
