Quantity Surveyor - Flexible Work & Water Projects

Galliford Try; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Comprehensive pension plan

Family leave policy

Save as You Earn share purchase scheme

Private medical scheme options

Professional association membership

Job summary

Galliford Try's Environment Division is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support capital works for water sector frameworks, including Northumbrian Water, with regular site visits to projects and client offices.

You will report to the Senior QS and contribute to commercial management from tender to final account, overseeing subcontractor procurement, CVR reporting and change control, while supporting junior QS staff and valuing risk and opportunity to protect margins.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification such as MCIOB or MRICS, ideally Incorporated member, working towards full membership (Desirable).
• Relevant degree and/or experience of working in a relevant Commercial environment.
• Exposure on large single or multiple smaller schemes.
• CSCS appropriate.
• Experience of using Microsoft Office suite, e.g. Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe working environment.
• Responsible for all commercial aspects of project delivery from tender through to final account.
• Oversee procurement of subcontractors, suppliers, and materials.
• Management of subcontract works packages including, interim assessments of the amount due and change control.
• Produce and issue all commercial notices, to both the Client and Subcontractors, as required by the form of contract.
• Manage change in a timely manner in accordance with the form of contract, including the production and submission of Compensation Event Quotations.
• Manage risks & opportunities to achieve enhanced margin position.
• Produce, submit, and agree monthly applications, to the Client, in accordance with the form of contract.
• Liaise with operational and engineering staff to ensure site records are kept to the standard required.
• Produce, and be able to present, detailed monthly reports and Cost Value Reconciliation’s (CVR) as required by the operating unit or project.
• Assist in achieving business targets including cash, profit, return on capital and sales.
• Produce and maintain a detailed ‘Cost Plan’, tracking and forecasting expenditure, including detailed schedules of Subcontractor ‘liabilities’ and use of Oracle based cost analyses.
• Interpret and critically evaluate expenditure reports produced by internal cost systems.
• Attend weekly progress and risk reduction meetings with the client and subcontractors.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with the senior leadership team, peers and teams.
• Support the development of junior QS staff within the operating unit.
• Apply the principles of ‘Doing the right thing’ in maximising value and profit.
• Be available to assist estimating and bid teams with contractual expertise.

Skills

Office tools

Education

MCIOB or MRICS (Incorporated)

Relevant degree or experience in commercial environment

CSCS appropriate

Job description

Galliford Try's Environment Division is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support capital works for water sector frameworks, including Northumbrian Water, with regular site visits to projects and client offices.

You will report to the Senior QS and contribute to commercial management from tender to final account, overseeing subcontractor procurement, CVR reporting and change control, while supporting junior QS staff and valuing risk and opportunity to protect margins.