Quantity Surveyor

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Role – Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure

Location – Suffolk

Purpose of the role:

The role will require you to be part of a core dedicated site team; you will be responsible for key elements of the efficient and delivery and administration of the contract to both client and sub-contractors and maximising quality, service and probability.

What will you be doing:

• As part of the delivery team, you will be a lead member in the administration of the contract and commercially reporting and advising the operations team on a weekly and monthly basis. 
• Satisfying Client deadlines for estimates and quotations whilst applying principles of profit maximisation and protecting Companies interests. 
• Understanding and advising on the terms and conditions of the main contract and also the subcontracts, which may also include negotiation with the subcontractor for the agreement thereof.
• Participate in creating a safe working environment. 
• Produce Subcontract documentation including negotiation of terms and conditions, prices, and programme. 
• Management of subcontract works packages including, interim assessments of the amount due and subsequent change management. 
• 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. 
• 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 detailed monthly reports and Cost Value Reconciliation’s (CVR) as required by the business unit or project. 
• 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. 
• Attending weekly progress and risk reduction meetings with the client and subcontractors. 
• Apply the principles of ‘Doing the right thing’ in maximising value and profit. Be available to assist estimating and bid teams with contractual expertise.

Role Dimensions

• Supporting the teams commercially in the profitable delivery of the project., 
• Effectively monitor, records and report costs on the project
• Forecast whole life spend and highlight risks and opportunities to the team
• Able to Understand what is being delivered and the budget for the works. 
• Support your team and all stakeholders in delivering a successful and safe product for the client. 
• Controller of clear and concise correspondence with Suppliers and Client
• Ensure clear Accurate and appropriate record keeping is being collated by the team
• Mentoring of and development of subordinates.

Person Specification

• Excellent communication skills
• A pro-active approach to all the commercial aspects associated with the project.
• Knowledge of the construction environment
• Good understanding of Excel and similar commercial and financial systems 
• Be able to demonstrate a track record of working at or attributes appropriate to SQS level
• Have good working knowledge and experience with the NEC form of contract or similar, and measuring work in accordance with the Method of Measurement for Roads and Bridges.
• Be a member of, or working towards, becoming a member of a Professional body, RICS or ICES.
• CSCS card
• Degree level qualification or appropriate industry experience

Summary

We are looking for a diligent, open and proactive senior quantity surveyor to become an integral lead part of the delivery team, supporting both the commercial and operational departments. The position is an excellent opportunity to be part of a diverse and supportive company working in a challenging fast paced sector.  

What we can offer in return:
With an impressive order book of over £3.2 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 Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• 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.

Infrastructure Business

Our Infrastructure business has seen impressive growth over the last few years, securing a number of high-profile projects and places on key frameworks that have cemented our position as a leading player in the infrastructure sector.

We are committed to investing in the success of our people, our business and our partners by consistently exceeding targets and delivering value to our customers through excellence, efficiency and innovation.  We ensure that we have a positive impact and lasting legacy on the local environment, society and the communities in which we work.

With a solid foundation, we are poised for continued growth. Our Sustainable Growth Strategy centres on expanding our core capabilities into adjacent markets with new and existing customers, with a focus on infrastructure resilience to support the UK’s transition to net zero. 

Infrastructure (Major Projects)

Our major projects business stream focuses on delivering major works packages of £100m+, acting as the primary delivery route for large scale, complex infrastructure schemes. 

We are currently delivering nationally important major infrastructure projects for strategically selected customers who are aligned with our values, building on our strong market reputation and expertise.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Infrastructure business please contact Jenny Reid on jenny.reid@gallifordtry.co.uk

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, part-time and / or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage you 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.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

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