Senior Quantity Surveyor

Galliford Try; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Job summary

A leading UK construction firm is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Asset Intelligence team in London. The role involves driving commercial performance and ensuring effective risk management across multiple projects. Candidates should have significant experience, ideally with Tier 1 contracts, and a strong background in NEC contract administration. This position offers the opportunity to work on prestigious frameworks and contribute to impactful projects in the region. A comprehensive benefits package and career development opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Experience of working for Tier 1 contracts is preferable.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience administering NEC3/4 contracts.

Responsibilities

• Act as a link between the Senior Leadership Team and project delivery teams.
• Ensure effective collaboration between the commercial team and other disciplines.
• Responsible for effective commercial project mobilization.

Skills

Cost control

Risk management

Commercial reporting

Cashflow management

Negotiation

Education

Relevant degree in quantity surveying

Tools

NEC3/4 contracts

Cost management software

Job description

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly and we 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.

Title - Senior Quantity Surveyor – Asset Intelligence

Location - London

What you will be doing:

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team Asset Intelligence at Galliford Try. Ideally, you will based in or around the London Stansted area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region. You will report directly into the Managing Quantity Surveyor, whilst working closely with the operational leads within the business. We are looking for somebody who is highly proactive, dynamic and can drive the commercial and financial performance of the business unit forward whilst ensuring that robust risk management principles are instilled. This role offers the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most prestigious frameworks, with a focus on driving project success through effective commercial governance.

Key Responsibilities:

• To act as a link between the Senior Leadership Team and our project delivery teams to communicate company strategy and vision
• Ensure effective interaction and promote collaboration between the commercial team and the other team disciplines (operational/delivery/design etc.)
• Assist the Managing QS in enhancing the Asset Intelligence teams commercial awareness including providing targeted training sessions
• Enhance commercial processes and ensure that processes are adhered to across the AI business
• Ensure that good client and supply chain relationships are fostered and held to enhance the company's reputation and future business
• Establish and maintain clear lines of communication within the commercial team and with other stakeholders to facilitate effective decision-making and problem-solving
• Preparation of comprehensive and reliable cash forecasts
• Responsible for effective commercial project mobilisation of the agreed portfolio of projects as well as ensuring the whole project team has a full appreciation of their contractual obligations and constraints
• Responsible with the Framework Manager for the governance and completion of all cost and time quotations.

About You:

• Significant experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Experience of working for a Tier 1 contracts is preferable for this role
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience administering NEC3/4 contracts, particularly ECC Main Option A. (Other NEC suite experience may be considered)
• Experience of Risk and Change Control Management
• Competence in identifying and managing project risks
• Experience with the change control process under NEC contracts, including preparing and implementing EW’s, CE and CE Quotations in line with the contractual durations
• Strong skills in cost control, accurate forecasting, and managing Cost to Complete reports
• Proficiency in commercial reporting, including CVRs, forecasting and ability to advise on movement against forecast/ budget Turnover/ Contribution
• Cashflow Management: Ensure accurate cash forecasting, analyse variances, and advise on techniques to maximise cashflow.
• WIP & Applications Oversight: Minimise Gross and Net WIP, provide commentary for review, and govern timely submission of client applications and spend profiles.
• Debt & Compliance: Oversee client debt collection, monitor subcontractor applications and supply chain payments, and ensure compliance with PPC and statutory payment regulations.

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 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
• 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. Galliford Try’s Asset Intelligence business works predominantly within the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure market, focusing on Defence, Water, Energy, Transport and Telecommunications sectors. We deliver multi‑site security programmes, and our expertise in the planning, design and delivery processes, together with our CNI Security knowledge and experience, enables us to efficiently deliver fully integrated physical and electronic security programmes and portfolios of work on critical operational assets. Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through 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 do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long‑term value.

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.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions, please contactSkye Bree on [e-mail]

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