Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Location – Leiston, Suffolk

We are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join Galliford Try’s Infrastructure division to be based on a brand-new highways scheme in Beverley. You will be assisting in the commercial administration, reporting and performance of the scheme, along with the following duties:

• Contribute to creating a safe working environment.
• Utilise Oracle software to accurately report costs and value to the business unit.
• Evaluate internal expenditure reports and assess costs.
• Assist in the procurement process for Subcontract partners, including bid preparation and evaluation.
• Produce Subcontract documentation and manage change in accordance with contract terms.
• Administer subcontract works packages, including interim assessments and change management.
• Support the Commercial team with payment applications, site record maintenance, and cost-to-complete data.

• Good appreciation of standard forms of contract.
• Strong IT skills including Excel, Word & Contractual and Cost Management Systems (CEMAR, Oracle).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication capabilities.
• Solid knowledge of construction processes.
• First class time and outcome management skills.
• Relevant degree and/or experience of working in a relevant Commercial environment.
• Exposure on large single or multiple smaller schemes.
• CSCS appropriate

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.

Our benefits:

• 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 available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

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.

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