Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Galliford Try Plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Save as You Earn share purchase scheme

Private medical scheme options

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Galliford Try Plc is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the Thames team. You will support the Framework Commercial team and work with Pre-Construction, Design and Delivery colleagues on commercial administration, reporting and performance for a major project or several smaller schemes.

You will prepare subcontract documentation, manage change processes, submit monthly applications and produce detailed CVRs and cost reports while ensuring site records are accurate and compliant.

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant degree or equivalent experience in a commercial or construction environment.
• CSCS card relevant to role.
• Good understanding of standard forms of contract.

Responsibilities

• Assist in commercial administration, reporting and performance of a large project or multiple schemes.
• Prepare subcontract documentation including terms, pricing and programme requirements.
• Manage subcontract work packages, interim assessments and change management.
• Produce and issue commercial notices to clients and subcontractors.
• Support change management including Compensation Event Quotations.
• Prepare, submit and support monthly applications to the client.
• Collaborate with site teams to ensure records are accurate and compliant.
• Produce detailed monthly reports and CVRs.
• Maintain cost plans including expenditure tracking and forecasting.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in construction management/related field

Tools

Excel

Word

CEMAR

Oracle

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the Thames team, part of Galliford Try. In this role, you will support the Framework Commercial team and collaborate closely with Pre-Construction, Design, and Delivery colleagues. You will play a key role in the commercial administration, reporting, and performance of a single large project or several smaller schemes. What you'll be doing:

• Contribute to creating and maintaining a safe and inclusive working environment.
• Prepare subcontract documentation, including negotiating terms and conditions, pricing, and programme requirements.
• Assist in the management of subcontract work packages, including interim assessments and change management.
• Produce and issue commercial notices to clients and subcontractors in accordance with the contract.
• Support timely change management activities, including the preparation and submission of Compensation Event Quotations.
• Prepare, submit, and support agreement of monthly applications to the client.
• Collaborate with operational and engineering teams to ensure site records are accurate and compliant.
• Produce and present detailed monthly reports and Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
• Maintain detailed cost plans, including expenditure tracking, forecasting, subcontractor liabilities, and Oracle-based cost analysis.
• Review and interpret expenditure reports from internal systems.
• Participate in weekly progress and risk reduction meetings with clients and subcontractors.
• Prepare clear and accurate reports for clients as required. A relevant degree and/or experience within a commercial or construction environment.
• Professional qualification such as MCIOB or MRICS is desirable (Incorporated membership or working towards full membership welcomed).
• 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. With an impressive order book of over £4.3 billion we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we're poised for further growth and success, so if you're committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our 'Be Well' programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues. We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential. Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged. Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team, Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work. We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• 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