GRAHAM Academy - Trainee Framework Co-ordinator 2026

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Graham
A multi-disciplinary construction services company delivering projects across diverse sectors.
Support framework team with bids, client relations, marketing, events and data tracking.
4 days ago ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Hillsborough, Northern Ireland, Manchester
Office Full-Time
Company Size
7,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Project Financing & Alternative Delivery Models
Digital Construction & Delivery
Self‑Perform Capabilities
Maintenance & Turnarounds
Pre‑Construction & Early Contractor Involvement
Construction
Real Estate Development
Retrofits, Modernizations, Renovations & Improvements
Sector Specialisms
Agriculture & Forestry
Airports, Seaports & Export Facilities
Education
Energy & Power
Hospitals & Healthcare
Light Industrial
Maintenance & Turnaround
Mining & Minerals
Role
What you would be doing
kpi reporting
tender preparation
opportunity tracking
bid creation
marketing campaigns
client management

Support the Framework Team in planning marketing campaigns to promote our framework projects

Support the Framework Team in preparing for framework tender opportunities

Support the Framework Team in liaising with specialists across the business to capture best practice

As a Trainee Framework Co-ordinator you will;

  • Support the Framework Team in capturing and reporting on Key Performance Indicators and other data
  • Be part of a Framework Team that builds and nurtures positive relationships with our framework clients, targets and wins framework bids and manages performance through key account management
  • Gain knowledge of Government and public sector drivers and support the team in responding to industry changes through strategic planning
  • Support the Framework Team in researching new opportunities and industry changes
  • Be directly involved in supporting business growth working with a wide range of departments and specialisms within GRAHAM, including sustainability, social value and digital construction
  • Support the Framework Team in managing framework opportunities, sharing and tracking these across the business
  • Support the Framework Team in planning marketing campaigns to promote our framework projects
  • Support the Framework Team in preparing for framework tender opportunities
  • Support the Framework Team in planning and delivering events with our framework clients
  • Support the Framework Team in liaising with specialists across the business to capture best practice
  • Support the Framework Team in producing high quality, creative bid submissions
  • Learn about the delivery of major construction projects, visiting sites across the UK
What you bring
microsoft
degree
project management
problem solving
communication
commercial awareness

relevant to the position applied for and understanding of why commercial awareness and business acumen are related and how these combine to meet customer needs and GRAHAM business requirements.

Leadership skills: Communicates well and shows commitment to work as part of a fully integrated team.

Effective Communication skills: Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports under supervision. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders. Presents a professional image and promotes the Brand.

Customer Focus: Takes time to question and understand why customer needs are important and wants to forge ongoing sustainable links with customers to act in theirs and the businesses long term interest.

Influencing: Identifies and builds relationships with those who will be useful now and in the future in achieving strategic business objectives.

Initiative: Is able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working. Demonstrate ability to eventually work unsupervised.

Team Player: Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honestly, loyalty and commitment.

Negotiation: Willingness to learn and the ability to understand negotiation skills and why these are important for all supply chain members all contractual rights and obligations are realised and protected.

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.

Commercial Awareness: relevant to the position applied for and understanding of why commercial awareness and business acumen are related and how these combine to meet customer needs and GRAHAM business requirements.

Leadership skills: Communicates well and shows commitment to work as part of a fully integrated team.

Effective Communication skills: Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports under supervision. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders. Presents a professional image and promotes the Brand.

Customer Focus: Takes time to question and understand why customer needs are important and wants to forge ongoing sustainable links with customers to act in theirs and the businesses long term interest.

Influencing: Identifies and builds relationships with those who will be useful now and in the future in achieving strategic business objectives.

Initiative: Is able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working. Demonstrate ability to eventually work unsupervised.

Team Player: Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honestly, loyalty and commitment.

Negotiation: Willingness to learn and the ability to understand negotiation skills and why these are important for all supply chain members all contractual rights and obligations are realised and protected.

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, as we may be able to sponsor a work permit on your behalf. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.

Previous experience of writing, marketing or project management

  • Logical thinking and problem-solving ability
  • Good writing skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage time, stay organised, and meet deadlines
  • Strong IT skills and confidence working with common Microsoft packages
  • Previous experience of writing, marketing or project management
  • Creative and strategic thinking
  • Recently graduated or in the final stages of completing a degree in a construction, business, marketing or arts-related discipline
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
Benefits

If you enjoy working with different people, being creative, thinking strategically and have an eye for detail, this is your chance to work within a diverse and exciting role in construction.

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.

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)

  • Gain experience across a range of disciplines, including bidding, marketing, events planning, key account and project management
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
  • eligibility to live and work in the uk is required; sponsorship may be possible for work permits.
  • applicants with time‑restricted rights should contact hr first.
Security clearance
  • basic disclosure may be required for security clearance; a criminal record is not an automatic bar.
  • company policies on vetting and barring apply and are available on request.
Company
Overview
50 Years
Experience
Established with a long-standing commitment to excellence in construction services.
  • From humble beginnings, the company has expanded its operations across the UK and internationally.
  • Specializes in delivering complex, large-scale projects in sectors like energy, infrastructure, and residential.
  • Has a proven track record of successfully completing projects in both the public and private sectors.
  • Known for managing intricate projects with diverse technical requirements.
  • Focus on quality and innovation in the construction industry.
Culture + Values
100% Employee-owned
Ownership Structure
The company is fully owned by its employees, fostering a culture of shared ownership and responsibility.
  • Commitment
  • Integrity
  • Reliability
  • Strong ethics and compliance
  • Safety-first mindset with Serious Injury & Fatality prevention
Environment + Sustainability
3% Reduction
Carbon Emissions
Achieved a 3% reduction in carbon emissions over the past year.
30M+ Hours
Worker Safety
Achieved over 30 million LTI-free hours from 2023 to 2025, demonstrating a commitment to workplace safety.
120,000 L
Fuel Efficiency
Reduced annual fuel consumption by integrating a hybrid fleet, contributing to lower emissions.
97% Diversion
Waste Management
Achieved 97% diversion of material from landfill at the Shoreline, WA project.
  • Donated over 500 devices to schools to reduce e-waste (2022)
  • Joined Vision 2045 initiative aligning with UN SDGs by 2045
  • Fleet efficiency improvements and supplier partnerships to collect embodied carbon data
  • Net-zero target validated by SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative)
  • Baseline for net-zero: direct emissions by 2030 and full value-chain by 2040
Inclusion & Diversity
1,800+ Trained
DEI Training Completion
Over 1,800 employees completed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)-related training.
$757M + $105M Spend
Supply Chain Diversity
Significant investments in medium enterprises and minority-owned businesses.
$200M Contractor Spend
Diverse Contractors
Close to $200 million spent with Indigenous, female, and LGBTQ2+ contractors.
$200M+ Spend
DEI Outcomes
Over $200 million supplier spend with underrepresented groups supports diversity initiatives.
  • Participation in Women in Construction Week and Construction Inclusion Week
  • Workforce includes strong representation from Indigenous and visible minority communities (2024)
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GRAHAM Academy - Trainee Framework Co-ordinator 2026 at Graham in Hillsborough, Northern Ireland, Manchester