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About the Role

GRAHAM is committed to developing the next generation of commercial professionals. This placement year role offers a motivated Student Quantity Surveyor the opportunity to join our Interior Fit-Out team, gaining hands-on experience in cost management, procurement, valuations, and financial reporting on high-quality projects.

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation of project budgets, cost plans, and valuations.
Support subcontractor procurement and account administration.
Help monitor project costs and maintain commercial records.
Assist with variations, payments, and final accounts.
Attend site visits and project meetings to gain an understanding of project delivery.
Work closely with Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, and site teams.
Build relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Contribute to the successful commercial management of interior fit-out projects.

Requirements

Currently studying a degree-level qualification in Quantity Surveying or a construction-related discipline.
Demonstrate strong communication skills.
Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong IT skills.
Right to work in the UK.
Full UK Driving Licence.
An appreciation of Health & Safety practices.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Previous work experience specifically in Construction industry.
Able to demonstrate problem solving.
Commercial Awareness: show willingness to build a strong business acumen combined with the creativity and vision to meet customer needs and GRAHAM business requirements.
Effective Communication skills: Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports. 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 the real, underlying needs of the customer, beyond those initially expressed. Always works closely with customers, developing an independent view of their needs and acting in their 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. Ability to 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: Ability to negotiate with both subcontractors and representatives of the Employer to ensure all contractual rights and obligations are realised and protected.

Skills

Quantity Surveying
Cost Management
Procurement
Valuations
Financial Reporting
Communication
Numerical
Analytical
Problem-solving
IT skills
Health & Safety practices
Commercial Awareness
Customer Focus
Influencing
Initiative
Teamwork
Negotiation

Location

London

Work Type

Placement Year
Full-time

Experience Level

Student

Education Level

Degree-level qualification in Quantity Surveying or a construction-related discipline

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)

About the Company

At GRAHAM, we are committed to developing the next generation of commercial professionals.
GRAHAM ROUTES TO BECOMING A QUANTITY SURVEYOR
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 a Construction career.
Show us what you can do and your placement could lead to a company scholarship award and an offer of employment when you graduate.