Senior Quantity Surveyor

Galliford Try; Bath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our infrastructure projects. Aimed at ensuring effective contract management and project delivery, this role requires strong IT skills, construction knowledge, and relevant qualifications. Candidates will benefit from a supportive environment, generous holidays, and career development opportunities, ideal for those enthusiastic about contributing to national infrastructure.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Wide range of discounts and schemes

Paid professional memberships

Qualifications

• Strong IT skills including Excel, Word, and Cost Management Systems.
• Good understanding of standard contractual forms.
• Experience on large schemes or multiple smaller schemes.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontract works packages and produce monthly reports.
• Liaise with staff to ensure site records are maintained.
• Produce subcontract documentation and manage changes.

Skills

Contractual Management

Construction Knowledge

IT Skills

Time Management

Education

Relevant degree

Professional qualification (MCIOB or MRICS)

Tools

CEMAR

Oracle

Excel

Word

Job description

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Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

Organisation Description

Our Highways business has seen impressive growth over the last few years working in collaboration with Highways England and Local Authority clients across the UK. Our portfolio of road projects has contributed substantially to the national infrastructure network and has seen us become one of the leading players in the Highways sector. We are poised for continued growth with successful positions on various regional frameworks, delivering schemes to enhance the strategic road network.

Job Description

Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure

Location - Banwell

What you will be doing:

An opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join Galliford Try on our infrastructure projects and frameworks. Ideally, you will be based locally, although we are open to subsidizing relocation.

• Create a safe working environment.
• Produce subcontract documentation, including negotiation of terms, prices, and programme.
• Manage subcontract works packages, including interim assessments and change management.
• Issue all commercial notices to clients and subcontractors as required.
• Manage changes promptly, including producing and submitting Compensation Event Quotations.
• Produce, submit, and agree on monthly applications to the client.
• Liaise with operational and engineering staff to ensure site records are maintained to standard.
• Produce detailed monthly reports and Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
• Maintain a detailed ‘Cost Plan’ tracking expenditure and subcontractor liabilities.
• Interpret expenditure reports produced by internal cost systems.
• Attend weekly progress and risk reduction meetings.
• Maximize value and profit by applying the principles of ‘Doing the right thing’ and assist estimating and bid teams with contractual expertise.

About You:

• Good understanding of standard forms of contract.
• Strong IT skills including Excel, Word, and Contractual and Cost Management Systems (CEMAR, Oracle).
• Solid knowledge of construction processes.
• Excellent time and outcome management skills.
• Professional qualification such as MCIOB or MRICS, ideally working towards full membership (Desirable).
• Relevant degree or experience in a relevant commercial environment.
• Experience on large schemes or multiple smaller schemes.
• CSCS card appropriate.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book, we are a leading principal contractor offering stability and exciting projects across the UK. We value diversity, professional growth, and wellbeing, supporting our employees through various programs and benefits.

Our benefits include:

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with service, with options to purchase additional holidays.
• Wide range of discounts and schemes including Cycle to Work, Share Purchase, and private medical options.
• Paid professional memberships and support for career development.

About us:

Our infrastructure business has grown significantly, working with National Highways and Local Authorities. Our purpose is to improve communities through infrastructure, fostering growth, sustainability, and long-term value.

Additional Information:

We welcome flexible working arrangements and encourage applications from diverse candidates. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all requirements, we still encourage you to apply.

If interested, please contact us. A full job description is available upon request.