At GRAHAM, we are committed to creating exceptional interior environments that transform how people work, learn, and interact. As our Interior Fit-Out business continues to grow, we are seeking an ambitious Assistant Pre-Construction Commercial Coordinator to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate looking to develop a career in commercial management and pre-construction within a leading construction and fit-out organisation.
Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will support the commercial and contractual management of interior fit-out tenders across a range of sectors including commercial offices, workplace environments, education, healthcare, hospitality, retail, and public sector projects. Working alongside experienced Commercial Managers, Estimators, and Pre-Construction professionals, you will gain exposure to the full tender lifecycle, from initial enquiry through to contract award.
You will assist in ensuring projects are commercially robust, contractual risks are identified and managed, and tender submissions align with GRAHAM’s commercial objectives and client requirements.
Key responsibilities
The Graduate Pre-Construction Commercial Coordinator shall:
- Support the commercial and contractual review of interior fit-out and refurbishment tenders.
- Review tender documents, contract conditions, specifications, and employer requirements to identify risks and opportunities.
- Assist in preparing tender queries, qualifications, and clarifications for submission to clients and consultants.
- Support the development of commercial strategies, risk registers, and tender review documentation.
- Work alongside Estimators and Bid Managers to ensure commercial considerations are incorporated into tender submissions.
- Assist in reviewing subcontractor and supplier packages to ensure compliance with tender requirements.
- Help prepare commercial reports, tender adjudication documents, and bid presentation material.
- Support negotiations with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors where appropriate.
- Develop an understanding of contract forms including NEC, JCT, and bespoke client agreements.
- Assist in the handover of successful tenders to delivery teams, ensuring commercial and contractual requirements are clearly communicated.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Pre-Construction and Commercial functions.
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.
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.
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.
