Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Environment Location

Bristol

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the team at Galliford Try within our Environment Business.

Working within the Wessex Water AMP 8 Commercial team and closely with the Project Delivery teams, the role is primarily focused on being a support function for the wider commercial team for accurate, profitable and robust commercial management of a variety of projects of which they are assigned to.

The Assistant Quantity Surveyor role will involve post contract award activities including contract administration of NEC3/4, assisting in timely payment applications, cash/WIP management, monthly Cost and Value Reports (CVR), forecasting, and inputting of information for Costs to Complete and change control, thereby instilling commercial rigour throughout the Quantity Surveying team.

You would be responsible for maintaining the relationship with the Suppliers, Sub‑Contractors and Clients for the relevant contract. This would include working alongside the Delivery and Contract Managers in ensuring the proactive administration of the contract Risk Register, attending Risk Reduction Meetings, managing Early Warning Notice and Compensation Event processes that have a commercial impact. All contracts will be managed in accordance with the Galliford Try Business Management System and procedures for Contract/Commercial management and a firm accountability in protecting the business from commercial exposure.

• Participate in creating a safe and inclusive working environment.
• Assist in producing Sub‑contract documents including negotiation of terms and conditions, prices, and programme.
• Assist in the management of subcontract work packages including interim assessments of the amount due and subsequent change management.
• Assist in the production of all commercial notices (Client and Sub‑contractors).
• Manage change in a timely manner in accordance with the form of contract, including the production and submission of Compensation Event Quotations.
• Assist in producing, submitting, and agreeing 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.
• Assist in the assessment and estimate of project‑associated risks and opportunities.
• Have an appreciation and understanding of monthly reports and Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR) as required by the business unit or project.
• Assist in the production of and maintenance of a detailed ‘Cost Plan/ Cost to Complete’, tracking and forecasting expenditure, including detailed schedules of Subcontractor liabilities and use of Oracle‑based cost analyses.
• Attend weekly progress and risk reduction meetings with the client and subcontractors.
• Apply the GT principles of ‘Doing the right thing’ in maximising value and profit.
• Ensure Win/Win relationships with both internal and external project teams.
• Knowledge of contract preparation, procurement procedures and contract administration.
• Proven track record of working to meet tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrable ability to deal with people across a wide range of management levels and technical expertise.
• Effective time management – efficient and adding value to projects.
• Ability to prioritise and to work under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Problem‑solving skills and analytical.
• A high level of drive and energy to ensure that contracts are managed safely to cost and to schedule.
• Ability to ensure projects are cash positive.
• A high level of drive to ensure receipt of cash on time and that aged debt is resolved urgently.

Ideally you will be working towards a BSc in Quantity Surveying and/or have a proven track record of relevant experience, along with demonstration of continuing professional development.

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