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.

Location – Stansted, Essex

To support the Senior Quantity Surveyor for the below commercial duties in the Asset Intelligence Business and to ensure adherence with all Galliford Try and Asset Intelligence process, principals and guidelines in all aspects.

• Act as a key link between Senior Leadership and project teams to communicate company strategy and vision.
• Promote collaboration across commercial, operational, delivery, and design teams.
• Support commercial awareness within the Asset Intelligence team through training and mentoring.
• Coach, mentor, and develop direct reports and assist in wider team development.
• Enhance and ensure adherence to commercial processes across the business.
• Foster strong client and supply chain relationships to maintain reputation and secure future work.
• Drive sustainability initiatives within project planning and execution.
• Prepare accurate cash forecasts and analyse variances against budgets.
• Implement strategies to maximise cash flow and minimise WIP.
• Ensure timely submission of client applications and spend profiles.
• Oversee subcontractor applications and ensure compliance with payment regulations.
• Manage debt collection and maintain best practices in supply chain payments.
• Deliver accurate CVRs, VCA reviews, and commercial documentation for month‑end reporting.
• Uphold accountability for commercial performance and strategy within project teams.
• Manage client and supply chain notifications and secure entitlement to additional cost/time.
• Maintain accurate commercial registers and attend client/supply chain meetings.

• The Administrator should be highly organised and able to multitask with ease.
• The ideal candidate would need experience as an Administrator, relevant administrative role.
• They should also be familiar with office software (e.g. MS Office), including word processors, spreadsheets and presentations.
• Excel knowledge is a must.

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 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 well‑being 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.

• 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
• Competitive family leave policy
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are…