Senior Quantity Surveyor

Overview

In this role you will support the commercial administration and performance of major water projects within Galliford Try’s growing asset delivery portfolio. You’ll manage cost control, change and risk, and cash position while collaborating with engineering and operations. The position offers cross-location flexibility (office/site/home) and exposure to NEC contracts within a large, values‑driven organisation. You’ll help enable project delivery and client relationships at scale.

Pay / Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage subcontract documentation, negotiate terms and programmes
• Oversee subcontract packages, including interim assessments and change control
• Issue commercial notices in line with contract requirements
• Manage contract changes and compensation event quotations
• Prepare, submit and agree monthly payment applications
• Maintain site records with operational colleagues; produce CVRs and cost reports
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities to protect margin
• Use CEMAR for main contract change control and Oracle-based cost planning
• Contribute to pre-construction activities, procurement, and commercial governance
• Support and develop junior commercial team members and provide commercial advice to estimating and bids

Key requirements

• Professional qualification such as MCIOB or MRICS (desirable)
• Experience in civil engineering environment (Highways, Rail, Water, Aviation)
• Experience delivering large single projects or multiple smaller schemes
• CSCS card (as appropriate)
• Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract
• Proficient IT skills including Excel, Word and commercial systems (CEMAR, Asite, Orbit)
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Good understanding of construction processes
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Proven negotiation and final account settlement experience

• Stakeholder management
• Communication
• Organisational and time management
• NEC contracts
• Subcontract management
• Cost control and forecasting

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