Quantity Surveyor

Description

• Maximise margin recovery through client and subcontractor accounts
• Develop and collate quotations for work packages
• Create and maintain team profit motivation with regard to client and subcontractor relationships
• Optimise cash flow through external valuations and control of subcontractor accounts
• Monitor reserves, work in progress, and subcontractor payments
• Assist the Finance Department with recovery of outstanding monies
• Monitor progress of both main and subcontractor final accounts
• Facilitate recovery of retention and similar payments
• Ensure correct contractual procedures are followed for both main contracts and subcontracts
• Ensure site teams comply with contractual obligations
• Ensure subcontract conditions are back‑to‑back with main contract conditions or include maximum risk transfer
• Identify financial risks associated with contractual non‑compliance and report accordingly
• Identify any special additional terms and conditions required within subcontract agreements
• Provide pre‑contract advice to the Estimating Department regarding amended main contract terms and resource availability
• Prepare and manage claims and recovery
• Ensure all contemporaneous records and documentation are maintained to maximise recovery
• Produce monthly Cost Value Reports and Margin Analysis in conjunction with line management
• Identify over‑ or under‑valuations, maintenance reserves, speculative reserves and management adjustments
• Identify and evaluate risks, including non‑recoverable prolongation costs and potential LAD liabilities
• Forecast out‑turn margin, commercial performance, programme and progress on a monthly basis
• Forecast contract turnover and adjust as required
• Conduct weekly contract WIP and debtor reviews, with monthly consolidated management reports

Requirements

Exciting opportunities for Quantity Surveyors – Digital Infrastructure are available in Hampshire. Galliford Try’s Commercial team is seeking passionate individuals to join a growing Digital Infrastructure team working on large Defence and MoD projects. Candidates should have civil engineering experience and be able to obtain DV or SC security clearance.

If you have experience in any of these sectors and wish to be considered for upcoming work, please review the expectations outlined for our Commercial team and register your interest by clicking Apply Now.

• Experience within construction and/or telecommunications industries, with knowledge of relevant standards
• Willingness to obtain DV security clearance (mandatory)
• Previous experience on large‑scale Defence/MoD projects (desirable)
• Proactive approach to work
• Strong understanding of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts and mechanisms

Benefits

Galliford Try offers long‑term stability with an order book exceeding £4.1 billion, enabling work on some of the country’s most exciting projects. Employees join high‑performing, diverse teams and benefit from the Be Well programme, extensive training, and an Agile Working programme that supports flexible working practices.

We welcome full‑time, reduced‑hours or flexible working arrangements and will discuss reasonable adjustments during recruitment. Galliford Try encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every requirement, promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace, and guarantees an interview for applicants with a long‑term health condition or disability who meet essential criteria.

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Clear career paths and progression opportunities
• Company car or car allowance (role dependent)
• Agile working arrangements for flexibility and work‑life balance
• Generous holiday entitlement with purchase option
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Private medical scheme options for you and family
• Continuous Professional Development, funded memberships and qualifications
• Corporate discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, Save As You Earn share purchase scheme

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance