Quantity Surveyor

Galliford Try; Banwell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Wide range of corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Competitive family leave policy

Private medical scheme options

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for the Banwell Bypass project in Somerset. The role involves managing subcontract works, producing commercial documentation, and maintaining detailed reports. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, relevant degrees, and a good understanding of construction processes. The company offers competitive benefits, including generous holiday entitlement, and opportunities for professional growth within an ambitious team.

Qualifications

• Strong IT skills including Excel, Word and contractual and cost management systems.
• Professional qualification such as MCIOB or MRICS, ideally incorporated member, working towards full membership.
• Good appreciation of standard forms of contract.

Responsibilities

• Participate in creating a safe working environment.
• Produce subcontract documentation and manage subcontract works packages.
• Produce and issue all commercial notices to clients and subcontractors.
• Manage change in accordance with the contract.
• Produce detailed monthly reports and Cost Value Reconciliations.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strong communication skills

Strong IT skills

Understanding of construction processes

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Oracle cost management systems

Job description

Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure

Location – Banwell

What you will be doing

Galliford Try has an opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Banwell Bypass project, Somerset. You will be working closely with the commercial manager to assist in commercial administration, reporting and performance. You will ideally be based locally, although we are open to subsiding relocation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in creating a safe working environment.
• Produce subcontract documentation including negotiation of terms and conditions, prices and programme, and subsequently manage the subcontract works packages.
• Produce and issue all commercial notices to both the client and subcontractors as required.
• Manage change in a timely manner in accordance with the contract, including the production and submission of Compensation Event Quotations.
• Produce detailed monthly reports and Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR).
• Produce and maintain a detailed ‘Cost Plan’, tracking and forecasting expenditure, including detailed schedules of subcontractor liabilities and use of Oracle based cost analyses.
• Apply the principles of ‘Doing the right thing’ in maximising value and profit.

About you

• Have a good appreciation of standard forms of contract and solid knowledge of construction processes.
• Strong IT skills including Excel, Word and contractual and cost management systems.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Relevant degree and/or experience of working in a relevant commercial environment.
• Professional qualification such as MCIOB or MRICS, ideally incorporated member, working towards a full membership (desirable).

What We Can Offer in Return

With an impressive order book of over £3.8 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.

Our 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.
• Competitive family leave policy.
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
• Private medical scheme options available for all salaried employees and employee assistance programme provides free 24/7 support.
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.

About us

Galliford Try is 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 open to flexible working arrangements and support for disabled applicants.