Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location: Hampton, Middlesex
An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the Thames team, part of Galliford Try. In this role, you will support the Framework Commercial team and collaborate closely with Pre-Construction, Design, and Delivery colleagues. You will play a key role in the commercial administration, reporting, and performance of a single large project or several smaller schemes.
What you’ll be doing:
* Contribute to creating and maintaining a safe and inclusive working environment.
* Prepare subcontract documentation, including negotiating terms and conditions, pricing, and programme requirements.
* Assist in the management of subcontract work packages, including interim assessments and change management.
* Produce and issue commercial notices to clients and subcontractors in accordance with the contract.
* Support timely change management activities, including the preparation and submission of Compensation Event Quotations.
* Prepare, submit, and support agreement of monthly applications to the client.
* Collaborate with operational and engineering teams to ensure site records are accurate and compliant.
* Produce and present detailed monthly reports and Cost Value Reconcilations (CVRs).
* Maintain detailed cost plans, including expenditure tracking, forecasting, subcontractor liabilities, and Oracle-based cost analysis.
* Review and interpret expenditure reports from internal systems.
* Participate in weekly progress and risk reduction meetings with clients and subcontractors.
* Prepare clear and accurate reports for clients as required.
About you:
* A relevant degree and/or experience within a commercial or construction environment.
* Professional qualification such as MCIOB or MRICS is desirable (Incorporated membership or working towards full membership welcomed).
* Experience working on large projects or multiple smaller schemes.
* CSCS card (appropriate to role).
* Good understanding of standard forms of contract.
* Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Excel, Word, and contractual/cost management systems (e.g., CEMAR, Oracle).
* Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Strong understanding of construction processes.
* Excellent time management and organisational skills.
What We Can Offer in Return:
With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long-held career goals. You will join 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.
* Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the option to purchase additional holidays
* A wide range of corporate discounts
* Cycle to Work schemes
* Comprehensive pension plan
* Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
* Private medical scheme options and an employee assistance programme offering 24/7 support
* Paid-for yearly membership to a recognised professional association relevant to your role
About us
Galliford Try’s purpose is to improve people’s lives through building facilities and infrastructure, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, and caring for the environment in which we work. We value integrity, collaboration and delivering lasting change for clients and communities.
For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business, please contact charlotte.gornall@gallifordtry.co.uk.
Additional Information
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly; this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to candidates with a long-term health condition or disability who meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed in the job advert if this applies to you. A full job description for this role is available upon request.
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