Galliford Try
UK-based construction group delivering building, infrastructure and specialist services across public and private sectors.
Quantity Surveyor
Manage commercial admin, subcontractors and cost control for construction projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Participate in creating a safe working environment. • Produce subcontract documentation, including negotiation of terms, conditions, prices, and programme. • Manage subcontract work packages, conduct interim assessments and handle change management. • Issue all commercial notices to clients and subcontractors as required by the contract. • Manage contract changes promptly and submit Compensation Event Quotations. • Prepare, submit and agree monthly applications to the client in line with contract terms. • Liaise with operational and engineering staff to ensure required site records are maintained. • Generate detailed monthly reports and Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR) as needed. • Maintain a detailed cost plan, forecast expenditure, track subcontractor liabilities and utilise Oracle cost analysis. • 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 and support estimating and bid teams with contractual expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸safety
- ▸subcontract docs
- ▸change management
- ▸monthly reports
- ▸cost planning
- ▸oracle costing
What You Bring
• Demonstrate good appreciation of standard forms of contract. • Possess strong IT skills, including Excel, Word and cost management systems (CEMAR, Oracle). • Exhibit strong stakeholder management and communication capabilities. • Have solid knowledge of construction processes. • Exhibit first‑class time and outcome management skills. • Hold a professional qualification such as MCIOB or MRICS (incorporated member preferred). • Hold a relevant degree and/or experience in a commercial environment. • Experience on large single or multiple smaller schemes. • Hold a CSCS card appropriate to the role.
Requirements
- ▸excel
- ▸cemar
- ▸oracle
- ▸mrics
- ▸cscs
- ▸stakeholder
Benefits
The position offers the chance to join Galliford Try, one of the industry's leading principal contractors with an order book exceeding £3.8 billion. Employees benefit from a supportive culture, the ‘Be Well’ wellbeing programme, high‑quality training, career development pathways and an Agile Working programme that provides flexibility in how, when and where work is performed. The company welcomes full‑time, reduced‑hours or flexible working arrangements and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every listed requirement. As a Disability Confident employer, reasonable adjustments will be considered for candidates with long‑term health conditions or disabilities. For enquiries, please contact [email protected]. • Receive generous holiday entitlement, increasing with seniority, with the option to purchase additional leave. • Access a wide range of corporate discounts and Cycle‑to‑Work schemes. • Benefit from a comprehensive pension plan and a regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme. • Eligible for private medical scheme options and a 24/7 employee assistance programme. • Paid annual membership to a recognised professional association relevant to the role.
Work Environment
Onsite