Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Environment
Location
Bristol
An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the team at Galliford Try within our Environment Business.
Working within the Wessex Water AMP 8 Commercial team and closely with the Project Delivery teams, the role is primarily focused on being a support function for the wider commercial team for accurate, profitable and robust commercial management of a variety of projects of which they are assigned to.
What you will be doing
The Assistant Quantity Surveyor role will involve post contract award activities including contract administration of NEC3/4, assisting in timely payment applications, cash/WIP management, monthly Cost and Value Reports (CVR), forecasting, and inputting of information for Costs to Complete and change control, thereby instilling commercial rigour throughout the Quantity Surveying team.
You would be responsible for maintaining the relationship with the Suppliers, Sub‑Contractors and Clients for the relevant contract. This would include working alongside the Delivery and Contract Managers in ensuring the proactive administration of the contract Risk Register, attending Risk Reduction Meetings, managing Early Warning Notice and Compensation Event processes that have a commercial impact. All contracts will be managed in accordance with the Galliford Try Business Management System and procedures for Contract/Commercial management and a firm accountability in protecting the business from commercial exposure.
Key responsibilities
* Participate in creating a safe and inclusive working environment.
* Assist in producing Sub‑contract documents including negotiation of terms and conditions, prices, and programme.
* Assist in the management of subcontract work packages including interim assessments of the amount due and subsequent change management.
* Assist in the production of all commercial notices (Client and Sub‑contractors).
* Manage change in a timely manner in accordance with the form of contract, including the production and submission of Compensation Event Quotations.
* Assist in producing, submitting, and agreeing 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.
* Assist in the assessment and estimate of project‑associated risks and opportunities.
* Have an appreciation and understanding of monthly reports and Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR) as required by the business unit or project.
* Assist in the production of and maintenance of a detailed ‘Cost Plan/ Cost to Complete’, tracking and forecasting expenditure, including detailed schedules of Subcontractor liabilities and use of Oracle‑based cost analyses.
* Attend weekly progress and risk reduction meetings with the client and subcontractors.
* Apply the GT principles of ‘Doing the right thing’ in maximising value and profit.
* Ensure Win/Win relationships with both internal and external project teams.
* Knowledge of contract preparation, procurement procedures and contract administration.
* Proven track record of working to meet tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
* Demonstrable ability to deal with people across a wide range of management levels and technical expertise.
* Effective time management – efficient and adding value to projects.
* Ability to prioritise and to work under pressure.
* Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and colleagues.
* Problem‑solving skills and analytical.
* A high level of drive and energy to ensure that contracts are managed safely to cost and to schedule.
* Ability to ensure projects are cash positive.
* A high level of drive to ensure receipt of cash on time and that aged debt is resolved urgently.
About you
Ideally you will be working towards a BSc in Quantity Surveying and/or have a proven track record of relevant experience, along with demonstration of continuing professional development.
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 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
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
* 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
About us
Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups with a vision to continuously 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.
Additional Information
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full‑time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.
We encourage, 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.
About the Team
Our Environment Business provides ‘source to sea’ asset delivery capability across the UK and Scotland working on both Frameworks and Standalone projects. Since AMP3 we have delivered in excess of £2bn assets for clients such as Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Anglian Water, Thames Water, Southern Water, Welsh Water and Scottish Water. As an established player in the market this a great opportunity to join the team at a time of transformation as we shape ourselves to be fit for delivery in a future digital world. We have recently secured a plethora of places on the AMP7 Frameworks for Yorkshire Water, Southern Water and Thames Water for both Infrastructure and Non‑Infrastructure projects ranging from £1‑40m over the next five years.
Job Info
* Job Identification 2968
* Job Category Commercial
* Posting Date 05/21/2026, 10:48 AM
* Job Schedule Full time
* Job Shift Day
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