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Manchester area-based opportunity with travel across multiple sites/projects in the region.
What you will be doing
As Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will work closely with your line manager to assist in the commercial administration, reporting and performance on a single large project.
* Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment.
* Use the latest software tools to assist in the cost and value reporting to the business unit.
* Be involved in the procurement of Subcontract packages including preparation of bid enquiry documentation and critical evaluation of bids.
* Produce Subcontract documentation for approval for packages procured.
* Administration of allocated subcontract works packages including interim assessments of the amount due and change management.
* Assist in the production and issue of commercial notices to Subcontractors.
* Assist in the management of change in accordance with the form of contract.
* Provide information to the Commercial team to assist in the production of monthly payment applications to the Client.
* Liaise with operational and engineering staff.
* Collate and calculate information required to assist the Commercial team in the production and maintenance of a detailed cost to complete including schedules of Subcontractor liabilities.
About you
* Good appreciation of standard forms of contract.
* Strong IT skills including Excel and Word.
* Experience in dealing with a range of sub-contract packages.
* Good communicator.
What we can offer in return
We are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors with an order book of over £3.8 billion. You will have the opportunity to work on UK projects, with stability and the chance to develop your career within diverse teams and high professional standards. Galliford Try is committed to growth and success, and values motivated and capable colleagues.
We support physical and mental wellbeing through our ‘Be Well’ programme and invest in high-quality training, including leadership development, apprenticeships and our Career Paths initiative.
We offer an Agile Working programme that provides flexibility where appropriate, including site and office-based roles with varied working practices.
Benefits
* Generous holiday entitlement, with option to purchase additional holidays
* Wide range of corporate discounts
* Cycle to Work schemes
* Comprehensive pension plan
* Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
* Private medical options and 24/7 employee assistance programme
* Paid professional association membership for relevant roles
About us
Galliford Try is a leading UK construction business focused on delivering lasting change for communities and stakeholders. Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building facilities and infrastructure, with a values-driven approach including integrity, collaboration and excellence.
For more information or to enquire about other roles within our North West business, please contact Laura Mitchell (Laura.Mitchell@Gallifordtry.co.uk).
Additional information
We welcome applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly; this will be discussed in the recruitment process. We are committed to a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace and encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every requirement. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer interview opportunities to candidates with long-term health conditions or disabilities who meet the essential criteria. Please contact the Resourcing Partner if this applies to you.
A full job description for this role is available upon request.
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