GRAHAM Academy - Graduate Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Management - Civil Engineering

BPIC Network; Dublin; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Subsidised Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance Scheme

Pension

35 Days annual leave

Job summary

Graham Construction, operating across Ireland and the United Kingdom, is seeking a graduate Quantity Surveyor to start a varied career in commercial management. You will gain exposure to Building, Civil Engineering and Interior Fit-Out across Marine, Highways, Rail, Water and Nuclear sectors.

This role involves managing contract payments, sub-contractor engagement and cost reporting, with a focus on accuracy and value, while developing professional skills in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Republic of Ireland (ROI), United Kingdom | Posted on 14/10/2026

Job Summary

The Commercial Team is offering an excellent opportunity for a Graduate to begin and develop their career within a dynamic and supportive team.

People who work in Commercial Management are called Quantity Surveyors. GRAHAM Construction operates throughout the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in delivering value for money and innovative solutions for our clients.

Quantity Surveying at GRAHAM Construction is a highly varied role, offering exposure to all divisions of the business, including Building, Civil Engineering and Interior Fit-Out.

As a forward-thinking, sustainable infrastructure business, our core sectors include Marine, Highways, Rail, Water and Nuclear.

Job Description

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.

Recruitment Process

The closing date for applications will be 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.

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.

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)