Senior Quantity Surveyor

Galliford Try • East Hampton, CT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our
Thames team, part of Galliford Try.

In this role, you will manage the commercial administration, reporting, and
performance on a single large project or several smaller schemes. You’ll play a
key part in ensuring financial control, contractual compliance, and successful
delivery. This position involves travel across named project locations, so
flexibility is essential.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of standard forms of contract.
• Excellent IT skills, including Excel, Word, and experience with CEMAR and Oracle systems.
• Solid knowledge of construction processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• First-class time management and organisational skills.
• Experience managing large projects or multiple smaller schemes.
• Commercially astute with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and willing to travel extensively.
• Relevant degree and/or experience in a commercial environment.
• CSCS card holder.

Nice To Haves

• Professional qualification such as MCIOB or MRICS (desirable), ideally working towards full membership.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe working environment and compliance with company standards.
• Produce subcontract documentation, including negotiation of terms, conditions, prices, and programmes.
• Manage subcontract works packages, including interim assessments and change management.
• Issue all commercial notices to clients and subcontractors as required by the contract.
• Manage change in line with contractual requirements, including Compensation Event Quotations.
• Prepare, submit, and agree monthly applications to the client.
• Liaise with operational and engineering teams to maintain accurate site records.
• Produce and present detailed monthly reports and Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
• Maintain a detailed cost plan, tracking and forecasting expenditure, including subcontractor liabilities.
• Interpret and evaluate expenditure reports from internal cost systems.
• Lead weekly progress and risk reduction meetings with clients and subcontractors.
• Support estimating and bid teams with contractual expertise.

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: Senior