Graduate Quantity Surveyor

About The Role

Location: Livingston

Benefits: Car Allowance (role dependent), Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, 35 Days' Holiday + much more

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist with day to day quantity surveying and commercial activities on projects
• Support the preparation of cost plans, budgets and financial forecasts
• Aid in 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

• A degree (or expected degree) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related 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

• 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?

• We invest in our graduates and support them to reach their full potential
• We offer ongoing mentoring from experienced commercial professionals
• We provide exposure to a wide range of building projects
• We support towards professional accreditation
• We offer a collaborative, supportive and inclusive working environment

Our Commitment

• We are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer
• 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

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