GRAHAM Academy - Graduate Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Management - Civil Engineering
Posted 4 hours 53 minutes ago by Zohorecruit
London, United Kingdom Posted on 29/09/2026
What does a Quantity Surveyor do at GRAHAM?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 wasn't 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 Client's 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.
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.
Requirements- 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.
- 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)