About The Role

Job Title: Graduate Construction Management

DIVISION: Civils
LOCATION: Oxford
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
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
GRAHAM is a leading UK and Ireland construction and development partner, delivering impactful building, civil engineering, interior fit out, FM, and investment projects. With over 2,200 employees and a £1bn+ annual turnover, we have an extensive portfolio of high profile work across education, healthcare, commercial, residential, culture, and public-sector infrastructure.

As GRAHAM continues to grow, we are seeking enthusiastic and motivated graduates to join us as Graduate Construction Managers. You will play an important role in supporting the safe, efficient, and high quality delivery of complex projects, working alongside experienced professionals across multiple disciplines.

Job Description
As a Graduate Construction Manager, you will:
• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental standards are met at all times
• Undertake surveying and setting out tasks
• Check technical drawings and quantities
• Assist with scheduling and procurement of materials
• Help plan and organise site operations to meet programme deadlines
• Liaise with consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Maintain quality assurance records
• Resolve unexpected technical issues that arise on site
• Arrange testing and inspection of materials
• Calibrate surveying and measurement instruments
• Maintain an accurate site diary
• Collaborate with the wider construction site team
• Support other functional teams as required
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement
• Perform any additional duties required by the Line Manager

This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role; specific objectives will be agreed with the postholder at regular review meetings.

Personal Specification
Technical Competencies - Essential
• Studying (or recently completed) a degree in Construction Management or a related discipline
• Understanding of construction management principles
• Strong communication skills - written and verbal
• Valid CSR / SAFE PASS / CSCS card
• Previous site experience (placement or internship)

Behavioural Competencies - Essential
Commercial Awareness
Understands how decisions impact cost, value, programme delivery, customer needs, and the wider GRAHAM business.
Leadership Potential
Communicates clearly, demonstrates reliability, and contributes positively as part of an integrated, multi disciplinary team.
Effective Communication
Adapts communication to different audiences; produces clear written documentation; confidently engages stakeholders; represents GRAHAM professionally.
Customer Focus
Recognises why long term client relationships matter and seeks to understand end-user needs.
Influencing
Builds strong working relationships that support the achievement of wider business objectives.
Initiative
Works independently where appropriate, seeks ways to reduce waste, embraces new systems and processes, and takes responsibility for personal development.
Team Player
Collaborative, supportive, and committed to contributing positively to team and company objectives.

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.