Senior Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Senior Quantity Surveyor role at Galliford Try. Located in Edinburgh / East Central Scotland / East Lothian. An opportunity has arisen to join Morrison Construction as part of the team. Ideally based in or around the Edinburgh, East Lothian or Borders area with the opportunity to work on an identified project within this region.

What you will be doing

• Analysis of tender allowances
• The measurement and valuation of works (on site and from drawings) for valuations, variations and final accounts
• Agreement of valuation dates and preparing, submitting interim valuations in accordance with those dates
• Administering and/or advising on Main Contract and Subcontract conditions
• Subcontract and Design Procurement
• Subcontract payments, variations and final accounts
• Submission of Cost Value Reconciliations
• Preparation of cost to complete
• Cash management and maximisation
• Cash Flow and Turnover forecast
• Provision of standard reports
• Internal Valuations/CVRs and subcontract liability reports in accordance with schedule of accounting period end dates and deadlines

About You

• Professional Qualification (e.g. HNC/HND/Degree/Diploma) or equivalent
• Extensive experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors
• Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting
• Excellent team player whilst also able to work independently
• Ability to encourage and support other members of the commercial team
• Experience of working within the Construction industry for a Main Contractor, specifically on Design and Build; sound knowledge of JCT and NEC Conditions of Contract
• Experience of two stage open book collaborative approach is desirable

What We Can Offer in Return

With an order book of over £3.8 billion we are a leading principal contractor, offering stability and opportunities to work on UK projects. You will join diverse teams working at a high professional level with commitment and opportunity for growth. Galliford Try supports training and development through leadership frameworks and apprenticeship programmes. Our Agile Working programme provides flexibility in when, where and how you work where appropriate.

Our benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, with 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 with 24/7 support
• Paid yearly membership to a recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us

Galliford Try is a leading UK construction business focused on delivering lasting change for clients and communities. We aim to improve people’s lives through building facilities and infrastructure, investing in our people, and maintaining high standards of ethics and collaboration. We value integrity, excellence and collaboration with clients, supply chain and stakeholders.

Additional Information

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed during 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 essential criteria. If you require adjustments for the interview, please contact the Resourcing Partner listed in the job advert.

A full job description is available upon request. Closing date information is not included in this description.

About The Team

As a major UK contractor, Galliford Try has a diversified workload across public, regulated and private sectors. We operate under the Galliford Try or Morrison Construction brands and partner with clients across education, healthcare, defence, custodial & judicial, commercial and urban living sectors to deliver collaborative and well thought-out solutions.

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