Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Stansted

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the team at Galliford Try within our Asset Intelligence business unit

You will support the Quantity Surveyor and Senior Quantity Surveyor in delivering commercial duties across the Asset Intelligence business, with a particular focus on project delivery  role will support cost control, contract administration, procurement, reporting and commercial governance, while ensuring adherence to Galliford Try and Asset Intelligence processes, principles and guidelines in all aspects of work.

• Support the commercial management of Asset Intelligence projects, working closely with Quantity Surveyors and project teams.
• Monitor project progress, risks, changes and commercial impacts through collaboration with operational, delivery and design teams.
• Attend site regularly to support measurements, progress reviews, record-keeping and communication with site personnel.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting, client applications, budget monitoring and financial reporting activities.
• Support the management of cash, WIP and debt to maximise cash flow and maintain project financial performance.
• Review subcontractor applications and assist with the administration of subcontract documents, records and payment processes.
• Contribute to cost reporting, CVRs, forecasting and month-end commercial governance to ensure accurate financial control.
• Support tendering and procurement activities, including tender analysis, comparisons and recommendation preparation.
• Assist in managing contractual notices, early warnings, compensation events and change control processes.
• Maintain accurate commercial records, build strong stakeholder relationships and support sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Experience, placement experience or a strong interest in quantity surveying, commercial management, construction or infrastructure.
• Degree, HNC/HND or working towards a qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Basic understanding of construction, cost control, measurement, procurement and commercial reporting principles.
• Awareness of standard forms of contract, with NEC experience or awareness preferred.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel and confident working with commercial systems, records and project documentation.
• Positive attitude to learning and development, including working towards professional membership such as RICS or CIOB where applicable.

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 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.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the…