Senior Quantity Surveyor

Galliford Try•East Hampton, CT

About The Position

An opportunity to join Galliford Try’s Thames team as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, managing commercial administration, reporting, and performance on one large project or several smaller schemes. The role supports financial control, contractual compliance, and successful delivery, and involves travel across project sites. The successful candidate will contribute to a safe working environment and compliance with company standards; manage subcontract documentation and work packages; handle contractual notices and change management; prepare and agree client applications; maintain accurate site records, cost plans, forecasts, and reports; lead progress and risk reduction meetings; and support estimating and bid teams. Galliford Try describes itself as a principal contractor with an order book of over £4.3 billion. It offers opportunities to work on major UK projects, training and career development, and an Agile Working programme that may provide flexibility in when, where, and how work is done where appropriate. Candidates may apply to work full-time, reduced hours, or flexibly, with arrangements to be discussed during recruitment.

Requirements

Strong understanding of standard forms of contract.
Excellent IT skills, including Excel and 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.
Commercial astuteness and strong analytical skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
Flexibility and willingness 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, ideally working towards full membership.

Responsibilities

Ensure a safe working environment and compliance with company standards.
Produce subcontract documentation, including negotiating terms, conditions, prices, and programmes.
Manage subcontract work packages, including interim assessments and change management.
Issue 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 and track and forecast 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 that increases with years of service, with the opportunity to purchase additional 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 for salaried employees.
Employee assistance programme providing free 24/7 support.
Paid yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to the role.
Be Well programme offering discounts on certain products, advice, and support.
High-quality training, leadership development, apprenticeship programmes, and tailored support through the Career Paths initiative.
Agile Working programme offering flexible working practices where appropriate.