Assistant Quantity Surveyor

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Title - Assistant Quantity Surveyor

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

What you will be doing:

• Support the Quantity Surveyor in delivering commercial duties across the Asset Intelligence business.
• Adhere to Galliford Try processes, principles, and guidelines in all aspects of work.
• Assist in implementing the Senior Leadership Team’s business strategy and vision.
• Collaborate effectively with operational, delivery, and design teams.
• Drive continuous professional development through mentoring and support from senior team members.
• Prepare accurate cash forecasts and analyse variances against budgets.
• Implement techniques to maximise cash flow and minimise WIP.
• Complete and submit client applications and spend profiles in line with commercial calendars.
• Review and process subcontractor applications, ensuring compliance with payment regulations.
• Conduct VCA reviews and support accurate CVR reporting for month-end governance.
• Assist in negotiating and administering contracts, ensuring risk mitigation and compliance.
• Manage client and supply chain notifications and ensure entitlement to additional cost/time.
• Maintain accurate commercial registers and documentation for effective project mobilisation.
• Attend client and supply chain meetings, supporting strong relationships and communication.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives and uphold Galliford Try’s environmental and social responsibility goals.

About you:

• Experience in commercial or quantity surveying within construction or infrastructure.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and maintain accuracy in reporting.
• Knowledge of contractual and financial processes.

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 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.

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

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