Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor We're looking for a proactive and collaborative Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of a major scheme or a portfolio of smaller projects across the London region. This role combines the flexibility of home-based working with meaningful on-site involvement, giving you the autonomy to manage your workload while working closely with operational teams, clients, and key stakeholders to influence project success. What you'll be doing: As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management and financial performance of your projects. You will lead commercial activities from procurement and valuations through to reporting, cost control, and change management. Your responsibilities will include: Promoting and championing a safe working environment across all project activities. Preparing subcontract documentation and leading negotiations on terms, pricing, and programme. Managing subcontract work packages, including interim assessments and change management. Issuing commercial notices to clients and subcontractors in line with contractual requirements. Managing change effectively and preparing Compensation Event Quotations. Preparing, submitting, and agreeing monthly applications for payment with the client. Working collaboratively with engineering and operational teams to ensure accurate site records. Producing and presenting monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and detailed commercial reports. Maintaining robust forecasting, tracking, and monitoring of all project expenditure. Managing subcontractor liabilities and using Oracle-based cost systems to monitor performance. Reviewing and interpreting internal expenditure reports with attention to detail and accuracy. Leading weekly progress and risk-reduction meetings with clients and subcontractors. Acting ethically and professionally, applying the principle of "Doing the right thing" to maximise value responsibly. Providing contractual insight and support to estimating and bid teams when required. About you: We're looking for someone who brings a combination of technical capability, sound judgement, and effective communication. Ideally, you will have: A relevant degree or substantial experience in a commercial role within construction. Experience managing large individual schemes or multiple smaller projects. CSCS card (appropriate to role). A solid understanding of standard forms of contract. Good IT skills, including Excel, Word, and cost/contract management systems (CEMAR, Oracle). Effective communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation abilities. A good understanding of construction processes and project delivery. Excellent organisational and time-management skills. Professional membership (MCIOB/MRICS) or working towards it is desirable. 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, 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 industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged. 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 Comprehensive pension plan 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: 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. For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact View email address on click.appcast.io 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. As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview. A full job description for this role is available upon request. Galliford Try Holdings plc