Senior Quantity Surveyor

SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Location – Cheltenham

Purpose of the role:

Galliford Try is looking for 2 Senior Quantity Surveyors to join our Infrastructure division, supporting the successful delivery of a £300m highways project in Cheltenham. Scope of works includes enabling earthworks, widening to the existing road, a new link road and various structures. The role will work closely with Managing Quantity Surveyors and the wider site team to manage the commercial administration, reporting and performance on this major highways development.

• Ensure a safe working environment.
• Main contract administration – with primary focus on change management (compensation event quotations) and internal reporting.
• Ensure works comply with the contract and the business management procedures.
• Produce and negotiate subcontract documentation, including terms, prices and programme.
• Manage subcontract works packages, including interim assessments and change management.
• Produce and issue all commercial notices to both the Client and Subcontractors as required by the contract.
• Oversee and manage changes in a timely manner, including Compensation Event Quotations.
• Produce, submit and agree monthly applications with the Client per contract terms.
• Liaise with operational and engineering staff to maintain required site records.
• Produce detailed monthly reports, Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) and maintain a ‘Cost Plan’ with expenditure tracking and forecasting.

• Good appreciation of NEC contracts.
• Experience working on major civil engineering schemes.
• Strong IT skills including Excel, Word and contractual and cost management systems (CEMAR, Oracle).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication capabilities.
• Professional qualification such as MCIOB or MRICS, ideally an incorporated member or working towards full membership.

Galliford Try offers a comprehensive benefits package including: generous holiday entitlement, company discounts, cycle‑to‑work schemes, a comprehensive pension plan, a competitive family leave policy, a Save‑as‑You‑Earn share purchase scheme, private medical scheme options and a paid‑for yearly membership to a recognised professional association relevant to your role.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people through our ‘Be Well’ programme, which offers discounts on selected products and 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 and the Career Paths initiative, which provides tailored training and support to fulfil your potential.

The Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. 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 and those of your wider team.

As a Disability Confident employer, we commit to offering an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability who meets the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed in the advert if this applies to you, and we will discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

Applications will be considered for any candidate who, while not meeting every requirement, meets the essential criteria and is excited about this role. We encourage a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.

Contact:
Jenny Reid –