Quantity Surveyor - Digital Infrastructure Projects

Role Overview

Join Galliford Try as a Quantity Surveyor in Leicestershire to support commercial and pre-construction aspects of significant regional infrastructure projects within a major program. Collaborate closely with the Commercial Manager and report to the Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage contract phases from award to handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver support for pre-construction commercial activities including developing budgets, cost plans, tenders, and submissions.
• Track and evaluate risks, budgets, procurement status, and supplier performance to ensure effective project control.
• Maintain financial documentation, forecasts, risk registers, and procurement trackers accurately.
• Assist with procurement planning, supplier communication, and enquiry preparation.
• Evaluate supplier quotations for value, compliance, and risk, providing comparisons and recommendations while maintaining procurement records.
• Contribute to contract reviews by identifying risks, gaps, and contractual obligations, ensuring supplier agreements align with primary contract terms.
• Support reporting on cost, value, margins, progress, budgets, and commercial risks.
• Engage in continual training and knowledge sharing within the team.

Candidate Profile

• Experience within construction, telecommunications, or related sectors.
• Familiarity with NEC3 and NEC4 contract frameworks.
• Strong analytical capabilities and commercial awareness.
• Proficient with data handling, procurement, and cost planning methodologies.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative in approach.
• Experience with defence or Ministry of Defence projects is advantageous.
• Ability to acquire Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance is mandatory.

Working Conditions

This predominantly office-based role offers flexible working opportunities but requires security compliance due to its nature.

About Galliford Try

Galliford Try is a prominent UK construction company with a vision to be a progressive, people-focused business delivering impactful infrastructure. With an order book exceeding .1 billion, it presents an opportunity to work on diverse and high-profile projects across infrastructure, building, environment, and specialist sectors.

Employee Wellbeing and Development

The organisation promotes employee wellbeing through the 'Be Well' programme, providing support and discounts. Training and professional growth are fostered by leadership development schemes, apprenticeships, and tailored career pathways.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits.
• Generous holiday allowance increasing by service years with option to purchase additional leave.
• Corporate discounts and Cycle to Work scheme participation.
• Robust pension scheme and family leave policies.
• Participation in Save as You Earn share purchase plan.
• Access to private medical plans and a 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• Paid annual membership to relevant professional bodies.

Additional Information

The company values diversity and inclusion and accommodates flexible working arrangements. Interviews are guaranteed for candidates with disabilities meeting essential criteria. Prospective applicants are encouraged to disclose any reasonable adjustments needed for the recruitment process.