Quantity Surveyor

Galliford Try • East Hampton, CT

5d

About The Position

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will work closely with your line manager to support
the commercial administration, reporting, and performance of a single large
project or multiple smaller schemes.

Requirements

• Professional qualification such as MCIOB or MRICS. Incorporated membership or working towards full membership is desirable.
• Relevant degree and/or experience within a commercial or construction environment.
• Experience working on large projects or multiple smaller schemes.
• CSCS card (appropriate to role).
• Good understanding of standard forms of contract.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Excel, Word, and contractual/cost management systems (e.g., CEMAR, Oracle).
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of construction processes.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Professional qualification such as MCIOB or MRICS. Incorporated membership or working towards full membership is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to creating and maintaining a safe and inclusive working environment.
• Prepare subcontract documentation, including negotiating terms and conditions, prices, and programme requirements.
• Manage subcontract work packages, including interim assessments and change management.
• Produce and issue all required commercial notices to both the client and subcontractors in line with the contract.
• Manage change proactively and in accordance with the form of contract, including producing and submitting Compensation Event Quotations.
• Prepare, submit, and agree monthly applications to the client in line with contractual requirements.
• Work collaboratively with operational and engineering colleagues to ensure site records are accurate and maintained to the required standard.
• Produce detailed monthly reports and Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
• Develop and maintain a detailed cost plan, including expenditure tracking, subcontractor liabilities, and Oracle-based cost analysis.
• Review and interpret expenditure reports generated by internal cost systems.
• Attend weekly progress and risk reduction meetings with clients and subcontractors.
• Apply the principles of “Doing the right thing” to maximise value and support commercial performance.
• Provide contractual expertise to estimating and bid teams when required.

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees