GRADUATE QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Location: Livingston
Benefits: Car Allowance (role dependent), Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, 35 Days’ Holiday + much more
About the Role
GRAHAM continues to build on its long standing reputation for delivering high quality, award winning construction projects across the UK and Ireland. As part of our continued growth, we are offering an exciting opportunity for a
Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join our Building Division in
Livingston.
This role is ideal for a recent graduate or soon to be graduate who is looking to start their career in quantity surveying within a leading construction business. You’ll gain hands on experience across live building projects, working alongside experienced commercial professionals who will support your development and help you build a strong foundation for a successful long term career.
What You’ll Be Doing
With structured training and ongoing support, you will:
- Assist with day to day quantity surveying and commercial activities on projects
- Support the preparation of cost plans, budgets and financial forecasts
- Assist with procurement activities, including tender preparation and evaluations
- Help monitor project costs, variations and financial performance
- Work closely with project teams, subcontractors and clients to support cost control
- Support the preparation of reports and commercial documentation
- Learn and apply relevant construction regulations, standards and best practice
- Undertake site visits to support your technical and practical development
- Work alongside senior quantity surveyors and project managers to achieve successful project outcomes
Essential Requirements
We’re keen to hear from enthusiastic candidates who can demonstrate:
- A degree (or expected degree) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a construction related discipline
- A genuine interest in building a career as a Quantity Surveyor
- Strong numerical, analytical and problem solving skills
- Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word
- Clear communication skills and confidence working with different stakeholders
- A proactive, organised and eager to learn approach
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team
Desirable Criteria
The following would be beneficial but not essential:
- Previous industry experience through a placement year, internship or work experience
- An understanding of construction processes and procurement routes
- Experience using commercial or estimating software
- A desire to work towards RICS or a similar professional qualification
- An interest in cost optimisation, sustainability or modern construction practices
Why Join GRAHAM?
At
GRAHAM, we invest in our graduates and support them to reach their full potential. You’ll benefit from:
- Ongoing mentoring from experienced commercial professionals
- Exposure to a wide range of building projects
- Support towards professional accreditation
- A collaborative, supportive and inclusive working environment
Our Commitment
At
GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their
GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.
If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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