Senior Quantity Surveyor - Hybrid (Water)

Galliford Try Group; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Save as You Earn (SAYE) scheme

Private medical scheme options

Professional association membership

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Chichester, with flexibility to work between office, site and home. The role focuses on cost control, change management and commercial governance on major projects within the water/civil engineering sector.

The successful candidate will manage subcontract packages, prepare and submit monthly payments, and produce detailed CVRs and cost plans while developing relationships with clients and stakeholders to secure future opportunities.

Qualifications

• MCIOB or MRICS qualification desirable.
• Experience working within a civil engineering environment (e.g., Highways, Rail, Water, Aviation).
• Experience delivering large single projects or multiple smaller schemes.
• CSCS card (as appropriate).
• Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract.
• Proficient IT skills, including Excel, Word and commercial systems (CEMAR, Asite, Orbit).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Good understanding of construction processes.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Proven experience in negotiation and final account settlement.

Responsibilities

• Promoting and contributing to a safe working environment.
• Preparing and managing subcontract documentation, including negotiating terms, prices and programmes.
• Managing subcontract packages, including interim assessments and change control.
• Issuing commercial notices to clients and subcontractors in line with contract requirements.
• Managing change in accordance with the contract, including preparing Compensation Event Quotations.
• Preparing, submitting and agreeing monthly applications for payment.
• Working closely with operational and engineering colleagues to ensure accurate site records.
• Producing detailed monthly reports and Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
• Identifying and managing risks and opportunities to support margin improvement.
• Managing main contract change control using the client's CEMAR system.
• Contributing to business targets, including cash, profit and return on capital.
• Developing strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to support repeat business.
• Creating and maintaining cost plans, forecasts and subcontractor liability schedules using Oracle-based systems.
• Evaluating expenditure reports and addressing variances.
• Attending progress and risk reduction meetings with clients and subcontractors.
• Supporting senior leaders in the implementation of initiatives and change activities.
• Providing commercial advice to estimating and bid teams.
• Supporting and developing commercial team members to help them reach their potential.

Skills

NEC contracts

Civil engineering environment

Negotiation

Communication skills

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Project reporting

Education

MCIOB OR MRICS

CSCS card

Tools

CEMAR

Asite

Orbit

Excel

Oracle-based systems

Job description

Galliford Try is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Chichester, with flexibility to work between office, site and home. The role focuses on cost control, change management and commercial governance on major projects within the water/civil engineering sector.

The successful candidate will manage subcontract packages, prepare and submit monthly payments, and produce detailed CVRs and cost plans while developing relationships with clients and stakeholders to secure future opportunities.