Senior Quantity Surveyor

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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. 

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Chichester, West Sussex
(with occasional travel to Southampton)

Our Environment Business delivers end‑to‑end asset solutions across the UK, supporting clients including Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Anglian Water, Thames Water, Southern Water, Welsh Water, Northumbrian Water, Affinity Water and Scottish Water. We have delivered more than £2bn of assets since AMP3 and continue to grow.

We currently operate two capital delivery frameworks for Southern Water (AMP7 and AMP8), with secured work through to 2035. Due to this expanding programme, we are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team.

The role is based in the South East with flexibility to work between office, site and home. Experience with NEC contracts is essential, and experience in the water sector is an advantage.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will work closely with your line manager to support the commercial administration, reporting and performance of a major project or portfolio of smaller schemes. You will play a key role in cost control, contract and change management, risk mitigation and maintaining a positive cash position. You will also contribute to pre‑construction activities, procurement, contract reviews and commercial governance.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a people‑focused, values‑driven organisation and build your career within our established and successful water business.

What you'll be doing:

• 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.

About you: 

• Professional qualification such as MCIOB or MRICS (incorporated or working towards full membership 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.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £3.8 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:

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. 

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact charlotte.gornall@gallifordtry.co.uk 

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.

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

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