GRAHAM Academy - Student Quantity Surveyor (Year Out Placement) - Interior Fit Out - London

Job Title:Student Quantity Surveyor - Interior Fit Out - (Year Out Placement) - London

DIVISION:Interior Fit-Out
LOCATION:London
CONTRACT TYPE:Fixed-term
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)

Job Summary -

At GRAHAM, we are committed to developing the next generation of commercial professionals. We are seeking a motivated Year Out Student Quantity Surveyor to join our Interior Fit-Out team as part of a placement year.

Working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and project teams, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience supporting the commercial delivery of high-quality fit-out and refurbishment projects across a range of sectors. You'll be involved in cost management, procurement, valuations, subcontractor administration, and financial reporting, helping you build a strong foundation for a future career in Quantity Surveying.

This placement offers an excellent opportunity to apply your academic learning in a live project environment while developing practical skills and industry knowledge within the fast-paced fit-out sector.

Job Description:
Key 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.

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged 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.

Requirements:
Technical Competencies
Essential
· 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. Desirable:
· 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. Behavioural Competencies

Essential 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 About You

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.

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
• The closing date for applications will be Friday 8th January 2027.
• Interviews will commence in February 2027.
• Successful candidates will be notified in March 2027.
• All successful applicants will join the business by September 2027, with some opportunities to start earlier where possible.

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.
We are dedicated to making our policies and guidance accessible to all applicants and employees. If you need this document in an alternative format, such as large print, audio, or braille, please contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 07384 916355

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact Louise Hunter, Resourcing Manager, at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 07384 916355

We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.

A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.

GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant's experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.