Managing Quantity Surveyor

Galliford Try Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Galliford Try is recruiting a Managing Quantity Surveyor for our Infrastructure division in Derbyshire. The role leads commercial management on highways schemes, overseeing contract administration, change control and reporting, while building strong client and subcontractor relationships.

You will manage cost plans, forecasts and monthly applications, support the Project Manager with risk and value optimization, and mentor the commercial team to deliver outcomes.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of construction processes and NEC contracts.
• Strong leadership with a track record of developing teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and negotiation including final accounts.
• Advanced IT skills including Excel, Word and contract/cost management systems.
• CSCS card is required.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safe and inclusive working environment.
• Lead commercial management of projects incl. contract administration, change management and reporting.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Prepare, review and manage subcontract documentation, notices and monthly applications.
• Track, forecast and reconcile project costs with detailed cost plans and reports.
• Support the Project Manager in planning, risk management and maximizing value and profit.
• Attend progress and risk meetings providing commercial insight and guidance.
• Develop and support the commercial team to achieve potential and wellbeing.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Leadership

Negotiation

IT skills

Education

Degree related to construction/quantity surveying

Tools

Excel

Word

Contract management systems

Job description

Managing Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure

Location - Derbyshire

Purpose of the role:

As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, working within our local authority division, you will lead the commercial management of exciting new highways schemes in Derbyshire.

You will collaborate closely with your commercial line manager and operational colleagues, taking responsibility for the commercial administration, reporting, and performance of either a single large project or multiple smaller schemes.

Key Accountabilities:

• Promote and maintain a safe and inclusive working environment for all team members.
• Lead the commercial management of projects, including contract administration, change management, and reporting.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Prepare, review, and manage subcontract documentation, commercial notices, and monthly applications.
• Track, forecast, and reconcile project costs, including detailed cost plans and expenditure reports.
• Support the Project Manager in planning, risk management, and maximising value and profit.
• Attend progress and risk reduction meetings, providing commercial insight and guidance.
• Manage, develop, and support the commercial team to achieve their potential and maintain wellbeing.

About you:

• Solid understanding of construction processes and NEC contracts, with relevant commercial experience or degree qualified.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of developing and supporting team members.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation abilities, including final account settlements.
• Advanced IT skills, including Excel, Word, and contract/cost management systems
• Highly organised with strong time management, outcome focus, and experience across both large and multiple smaller schemes; CSCS card required.

What we can offer in return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 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 benefits:

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
• Competitive family leave policy
• 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

About us:

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Infrastructure Business

Our Infrastructure business has seen impressive growth over the last few years, securing a number of high-profile projects and places on key frameworks that have cemented our position as a leading player in the infrastructure sector.

We are committed to investing in the success of our people, our business and our partners by consistently exceeding targets and delivering value to our customers through excellence, efficiency and innovation. We ensure that we have a positive impact and lasting legacy on the local environment, society and the communities in which we work.

With a solid foundation, we are poised for continued growth. Our Sustainable Growth Strategy centres on expanding our core capabilities into adjacent markets with new and existing customers, with a focus on infrastructure resilience to support the UK’s transition to net zero.

Infrastructure (Local Authority)

Our local authority business stream focuses on delivering vital infrastructure across the country, connecting communities, improving safety and providing multi modal forms of transport through a regionally focused approach.

We have an excellent reputation in the marketplace as a trusted and reliable partner. Our strong portfolio of schemes and key role on nine frameworks in the UK provides over 100 local authorities with direct access to our services.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Infrastructure business please contact Skyemarie Bree on [e-mail]

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.