GRAHAM Academy - Assistant Pre-Construction Commercial Coordinator - Interior Fit Out

Personal Specification

Essential Technical Competencies

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Construction Management.
• Strong commercial awareness and an interest in the construction and interior fit-out sectors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical documentation and construction drawings.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Placement, internship, or previous experience within construction, interiors, fit-out, commercial, or pre-construction environments.
• Understanding of construction contracts including NEC and JCT.
• Knowledge of commercial office, workplace, or refurbishment projects.
• Awareness of procurement strategies and tendering processes.
• Appreciation of Health & Safety requirements within construction.

Essential Behavioural Competencies

• Commercial Awareness: Demonstrates an interest in developing strong business and commercial acumen. Understands the importance of balancing cost, quality, programme, and client expectations to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Effective Communication: Communicates clearly and professionally with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. Produces accurate reports and tender documentation.
• Customer Focus: Seeks to understand client requirements and contribute to solutions that provide long-term value and exceptional project outcomes.
• Influencing: Builds positive relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders to support successful tender and commercial outcomes.
• Initiative: Self-motivated and proactive with a willingness to learn. Takes ownership of tasks and actively seeks opportunities to improve processes and add value.
• Attention to Detail: Produces accurate commercial reviews, reports, and documentation while maintaining a high level of accuracy under deadline pressures.
• Team Player: Works collaboratively across Pre-Construction, Commercial, Design, Procurement, and Operations teams. Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and commitment to achieving business objectives.

About You

GRAHAM ROUTES TO BECOMING A PRE-CONSTRUCTION COMMERCIAL MANAGER

GRADUATES

We offer a two year programme which focuses on developing your technical and interpersonal skills. In addition, a structured, mentored training programme, aligned to a recognised professional qualification, will set you on the pathway to chartership. Through early responsibility you’ll learn quickly on challenging projects with the opportunity for fast track career advancement.

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 have joined the business by September 2027, if not before.

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.