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Senior Quantity Surveyor United Kingdom Posted Firs

Job in Stansted, Essex County, TN15, England, UK
Listing for: Galliford Try Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-09
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor  United Kingdom and 1 Posted on 12/12/2025 Be the Firs[...]

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Asset Intelligence Location – London Stansted What you will be doing:

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team Asset Intelligence at Galliford Try.

Ideally, you will be based in or around the London Stansted area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the region.

You will report directly into the Managing Quantity Surveyor, whilst working closely with the operational leads within the business. We are looking for somebody who is highly proactive, dynamic and can drive the commercial and financial performance of the business unit forward whilst ensuring that robust risk management principles are instilled.

This role offers the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most prestigious frameworks, with a focus on driving project success through effective commercial governance.

Key Responsibilities:
  • To act as a link between the Senior Leadership Team and our project delivery teams to communicate company strategy and vision
  • Ensure effective interaction and promote collaboration between the commercial team and the other team disciplines (operational/delivery/design etc.)
  • Assist the Managing QS in enhancing the Asset Intelligence team's commercial awareness including providing targeted training sessions
  • Enhance commercial processes and ensure that processes are adhered to across the AI business
  • Ensure that good client and supply chain relationships are fostered and held to enhance the company's reputation and future business
  • Establish and maintain clear lines of communication within the commercial team and with other stakeholders to facilitate effective decision‑making and problem‑solving
  • Preparation of comprehensive and reliable cash forecasts
  • Responsible for effective commercial project mobilisation of the agreed portfolio of projects as well as ensuring the whole project team has a full appreciation of their contractual obligations and constraints
  • Responsible with the Framework Manager for the governance and completion of all cost and time quotations
About You:
  • Significant experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor
  • Experience of working for a Tier 1 contract is preferable for this role
  • A minimum of 3‑years’ experience administering NEC3/4 contracts, particularly ECC Main Option A (Other NEC suite experience may be considered)
  • Experience of Risk and Change Control Management
  • Competence in identifying and managing project risks
  • Experience with the change control process under NEC contracts, including preparing and implementing EW’s, CE and CE Quotations in line with the contractual durations
  • Strong skills in cost control, accurate forecasting, and managing Cost to Complete reports
  • Proficiency in commercial reporting, including CVRs, forecasting and ability to advise on movement against forecast/ budget Turnover/ Contribution
  • Cashflow Management:
    Ensure accurate cash forecasting, analyse variances, and advise on techniques to maximise cashflow
  • WIP & Applications Oversight:
    Minimise Gross and Net WIP, provide commentary for review, and govern timely submission of client applications and spend profiles
  • Debt & Compliance:
    Oversee client debt collection, monitor subcontractor applications and supply chain payments, and ensure compliance with PPC and statutory payment regulations
What We Can Offer in Return:

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…

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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