Job description
SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR
NORWICH
THE PROJECT
We are one of the Delivery Integration Partners (DIP) on the Regional Delivery Partnership Framework (RDP) with National Highways and have been awarded multiple schemes along the A47 running from Peterborough to Norfolk with a combined construction value of over £250m.
Our Blofield to North Burlingham scheme has recently been approved by the Secretary of State. Work will soon start to construct a new dual carriageway on this 4km stretch of road and install two new junctions as part of the planned improvements, all delivered in partnership with National Highways and SWECO.
YOUR ROLE
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will work closely with the Commercial Manager in the commercial administration, reporting and performance on this complex scheme.
You will:
- Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment.
- Produce Subcontract documentation including negotiation of terms and conditions, prices, and programme.
- Management of subcontract works packages including, interim assessments of the amount due and subsequent change management.
- Produce and issue all commercial notices, to both the Client and Subcontractors, as required by the form of contract.
- Manage change in a timely manner in accordance with the form of contract, including the production and submission of Compensation Event Quotations.
- Produce, submit, and agree 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.
- Produce detailed monthly reports and Cost Value Reconciliation’s (CVR) as required by the business unit or project.
- Produce and maintain a detailed ‘Cost Plan’, tracking and forecasting expenditure, including detailed schedules of Subcontractor ‘liabilities’ and use of Oracle based cost analyses.
- Interpret and critically evaluate expenditure reports produced by internal cost systems.
- Attending weekly progress and risk reduction meetings with the client and subcontractors.
- Apply the principles of ‘Doing the right thing’ in maximising value and profit.
- Be available to assist estimating and bid teams with contractual expertise
YOU
We are looking for passion, strong leadership and a commitment for delivering excellence. If you have a solid track record for delivering major civils projects from a commercial standpoint then get in touch as I want to hear from you. You’ll need experience of working in the contracting environment with good working knowledge and experience with the NEC form of contract,
with knowledge of measuring work for roads/bridges offering a distinct advantage. If you are degree qualified and member of the RICS or IOB (or moving towards professional membership) that would be preferred. If this sounds like you and you are ready to strive for exceptional levels of performance, call me today!
IN RETURN
In return we offer an opportunity to work on some of the UKs most exciting construction projects, in a fast-paced environment where each day brings new challenges as well as a great salary and benefits package including car or car allowance, pension, healthcare, discretionary bonus and 28 days holiday plus bank holidays. We will always consider flexible working hours and arrangements.
ABOUT US
Galliford Try is one of the UK’s most formidable construction businesses with a vision to be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in. Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.
We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.
As one of the UK’s top principal contractors you’ll have 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.
OUR HIGHWAYS BUSINESS
There has never been a better time to join our family, in particular our Highways business where we have seen impressive growth over the last few years achieving tremendous success under the CDF Framework and Midlands Highway Alliance (MHA) amongst other local authority frameworks. Right now, we are poised for continued growth successfully retendering for the MHA strengthened with additional success on the Regional Delivery Partnership in collaboration with Highways England in the South West and the Eastern regions. We’ve secured a strong pipeline of work over the next few years and in a really strong position to capitalise further so now is the time to update that CV and come and join us, exciting times are ahead!
For more information on this Senior Quantity Surveyor role or to enquire about other positions available within our highways business please contact [email protected]
Additional Information:
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, part-time and / or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.
We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.
Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Galliford Try are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications.