Overview
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Oak Fire Protection, Romford, Galliford Try
What you will be doing
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join Galliford Try within our Oak Fire Protection business. Ideally based in or around the Romford area and able to travel within the region. You will play a key role in managing the commercial and financial aspects of projects, ensuring cost control, contractual compliance, and maximising value across multiple passive fire protection schemes. This role is suited to a commercially astute professional with specialist knowledge or strong interest in the fire protection sector.
* Manage all commercial aspects of passive fire protection projects from tender through to final account.
* Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and variations in line with company policies.
* Provide accurate cost forecasting, cashflow projections, and monthly valuations.
* Assess, submit, and agree interim applications for payment and final accounts.
* Lead on commercial risk management, identifying and mitigating potential risks.
* Provide cost advice and value engineering input during project planning and delivery.
* Collaborate with project managers, site teams, and clients to ensure smooth delivery and financial control.
* Oversee procurement of subcontractors, suppliers, and materials.
* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, and company procedures.
* Mentor and support junior QS staff within the business unit.
Qualifications
* Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline.
* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, with at least 2 years in a role within the Passive Fire Protection industry.
* Knowledge and experience in passive fire protection, fire-stopping, or associated building safety disciplines highly desirable.
* Strong contractual knowledge (JCT/NEC and subcontract agreements).
* Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong analytical, financial, and reporting skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively.
* Proficiency in relevant software (Excel, measurement tools, cost management systems).
What we can offer in return
With an order book of over £3.8 billion, Galliford Try is a leading contractor offering stability and opportunities to work on UK projects. We support your growth and development through our Be Well programme, training, career paths, and flexible working where appropriate.
* 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 employee assistance programme
* Paid for yearly membership to a recognised professional association relevant to your role
About us
Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and communities. Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building facilities and infrastructure, promoting best practices and caring for the environment.
Additional Information
We welcome 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 any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meets the essential criteria. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed in the job advert if this applies. A full job description is available upon request.
For more information on this role or to enquire about other Oak business positions, please contact Chloe Phillips at chloe.phillips@gallifordtry.co.uk.
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