Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Location: North-East (Site-Based)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Water division and support the delivery of multiple projects on the Northumbrian Water Framework. As a key member of our Commercial Team, you’ll contribute to the commercial success of our Civil Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, and combined schemes while being supported to grow and develop your career.
Preparation of Cost and Value Reports (CVRs), Earned Value forecasts and Cost Profiles.
Manage contract control, profitability, and cash flow across multiple projects.
Prepare and manage Applications for Payment, ensuring timely certification and receipt.
Evaluate and manage Early Warnings and Compensation Events via Contract Change Management system.
Support subcontract management from procurement through final account settlement.
Participate in commercial meetings and reporting, including P&L reviews and risk/opportunity management.
Work closely with operational teams to assess budget performance and drive profit improvement plans.
Support contract close-out including final accounts and certification processes.
Uphold compliance with NEC contracts, group policies and legislative requirements.
Degree-qualified or experienced in a Commercial/Quantity Surveying environment.
Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts.
Demonstrated experience in CVRs, forecasting, change control, and subcontractor management.
Commercially astute with excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
Water industry experience is highly desirable.
Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Conscientious, enthusiastic, and driven with excellent time management.
With an impressive order book of over £3.9 billion, Galliford Try is one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, giving you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects. You’ll join high-performing, committed teams in a dynamic environment where you can grow and realise your potential.
We offer:
Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with service – with options to buy more
Cycle to Work and other flexible benefits
Competitive pension scheme
Private medical insurance options
Save As You Earn share schemes
Professional association membership paid annually
Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
Agile working options where appropriate
Galliford Try improves lives by building vital infrastructure and facilities, creating opportunities for our people and working sustainably with communities and the environment. We are driven by our values — excellence, passion, integrity, and collaboration — and we believe in doing the right thing to deliver long-term value.
For more information or to discuss this role further, please contact:
adam.wright@gallifordtry.co.uk
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly. If this role is released to our PSL, we will be in touch. We do not accept speculative CVs — no fee will be paid for them.
Diversity & Inclusion:
We welcome applications from candidates seeking full-time, part-time, or flexible working arrangements. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will offer an interview to candidates with a disability or long-term health condition who meet the essential criteria.
Closing Date: 06/06/2025
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