Graduate Commercial

Graduate Commercial

Role Overview

The Commercial Graduate supports the commercial and project teams with cost management procurement forecasting and contractual administration. The role provides structured development towards becoming a fully qualified Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager gaining exposure to the full project lifecycle from tendering through to final account.

Duties and Responsibilities

Cost Management & Reporting

• Assist in preparing cost plans budgets and monthly commercial reports.
• Support tracking of project costs forecasts cashflow and value of work done.
• Help assess variations compensation events and change control.
• Contribute to identifying cost risks and opportunities.

Contract Administration

• Support administration of NEC FIDIC or other contract forms.
• Assist with issuing notices maintaining registers and recording early warnings.
• Help ensure compliance with contractual obligations and governance processes.

Procurement & Supply Chain Support

• Assist in preparing tender packages evaluations and award recommendations.
• Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain quotations and manage enquiries.
• Support ongoing subcontract management payment assessments and performance reviews.

Measurement & Valuation

• Conduct basic measurement and take-offs from drawings.
• Support preparation of bills of quantities and schedules of rates.
• Assist with onsite progress assessments for monthly valuations.

Commercial Controls

• Maintain accurate records commercial logs registers and documentation.
• Support audit readiness by ensuring documentation is complete and traceable.
• Help prepare data for earned value analysis and KPI reporting.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with project managers planners engineers and finance teams.
• Attend project meetings to understand programme issues risks and commercial drivers.
• Liaise with client commercial representatives under guidance.

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree in Quantity Surveying Commercial Management Construction Management Business or related discipline.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good understanding of basic commercial and contractual principles.
• Proficient with Excel and analytical tools.
• Clear confident communication skills.
• Organised detail-focused and able to prioritise effectively.

What We Value

We value our commitment to each other summed up in our five values we all sign up to these We care about safety. We lead with integrity. We strive to be better every day. We make a positive impact. We deliver to grow. We are one company united.

Our Aim & Vision at OCU

To be the UKs leading energy transition and utilities contractor.

We are committed to leading the way in utilities and energy transition contracting our mission is to innovate and deliver sustainability. At OCU our passion for addressing complex challenges brings new standards of growth in our people and capabilities. OCU is an equal opportunities employer.