Description

The Quantity Surveyor will work with the line manager to handle commercial administration, reporting and performance across a large project or several smaller schemes, ensuring contractual compliance and value optimisation.

• Create and maintain a safe working environment.
• Produce subcontract documentation and negotiate terms, prices, and programme.
• Manage subcontract work packages, including interim assessments and change management.
• Issue commercial notices to clients and subcontractors as required by contract.
• Handle contract changes and submit Compensation Event Quotations promptly.
• Prepare, submit and agree monthly applications to the client.
• Liaise with operational and engineering staff to ensure accurate site records.
• Generate detailed monthly reports and Cost Value Reconciliations.
• Develop and maintain a detailed Cost Plan, forecasting expenditure and subcontractor liabilities using Oracle.
• Interpret and evaluate expenditure reports from internal cost systems.
• Attend weekly progress and risk reduction meetings with clients and subcontractors.
• Apply ‘Doing the right thing’ principles to maximise value and profit, supporting estimating and bid teams with contractual expertise.
• Maintain a valid CSCS card.

Requirements

The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of standard forms of contract, strong IT skills (Excel, Word, CEMAR, Oracle), excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities, and a good grasp of construction processes and time management. Professional qualifications such as MCIOB or MRICS (or progression towards them) are desirable, together with a relevant degree or commercial experience on large or multiple schemes and a valid CSCS card.

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of standard forms of contract.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, CEMAR and Oracle cost management systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication capabilities.
• Solid understanding of construction processes and effective time/outcome management.
• Hold a professional qualification such as MCIOB or MRICS, or be working towards full membership.
• Possess a relevant degree and/or commercial experience on large or multiple schemes.

Benefits

Galliford Try offers the chance to work on a £3.8 billion order book, providing stability, career growth, and exposure to high‑profile projects. The company invests in training through leadership development, apprenticeships and tailored career paths, and supports wellbeing through the ‘Be Well’ programme.

Benefits include generous holiday entitlement that increases with service and the option to purchase additional days, corporate discounts, Cycle‑to‑Work schemes, a comprehensive pension, a Save‑as‑You‑Earn share purchase plan, private medical options, a 24/7 employee assistance programme, paid membership of a professional association, and an Agile Working programme that offers flexible ways of working.

Galliford Try welcomes full‑time, reduced‑hour or flexible arrangements and encourages applications from diverse candidates. Candidates with a long‑term health condition or disability who meet essential criteria will be offered an interview, and reasonable adjustments can be discussed.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance