Regional Managing Quantity Surveyor – Environment (South West)

Galliford Try Group; Exeter; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Galliford Try Group is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery on the South West Water Framework within its Environment division. Based around Devon or Cornwall, you will guide cost control, risk management and commercial performance across multiple schemes, while developing and mentoring a mid-size commercial team.

You will manage from tender through final account, produce monthly reports and CVRs, and ensure robust cost forecasting and cash management.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification MCIOB or MRICS desirable.
• Relevant degree or experience in construction/engineering.
• Solid knowledge of the construction process across large schemes.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract knowledge including NEC3/4.
• Experience with Contractual and Cost Management Systems (CEMAR, Oracle) plus Excel/Word.
• CSCS card appropriate to role.
• Excellent team player with ability to influence stakeholders.
• Organised, proactive and ethical in approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects from tender to final account, including contractual notices.
• Review costs and manage change in line with contract forms; prepare Compensation Event Quotations.
• Oversee subcontract packages and interim payments; lead change management.
• Lead on commercial risk management and mitigation.
• Produce and submit monthly applications to the Client per contract terms.
• Generate detailed monthly CVRs and Cost Valuation Reconciliations.
• Maintain Cost Plans with forecast and subcontractor liability schedules (Oracle).
• Drive targets like cash, profit, and return on capital; develop junior QS staff.

Skills

MCIOB

MRICS

Construction knowledge

Excel

Word

CEMAR

Oracle

CSCS card

Education

Construction/Engineering degree

Tools

CEMAR

Oracle

Job description

Galliford Try Group is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery on the South West Water Framework within its Environment division. Based around Devon or Cornwall, you will guide cost control, risk management and commercial performance across multiple schemes, while developing and mentoring a mid-size commercial team.

You will manage from tender through final account, produce monthly reports and CVRs, and ensure robust cost forecasting and cash management.