Senior Quantity Surveyor – Commercial Lead for Major Projects

Overview

Galliford Try are looking to hire a Senior Quantity Surveyor in the Bristol area to lead the commercial delivery across the Wessex Water AMP 8 framework. If you thrive on responsibility, enjoy mentoring others, and want to work on projects that matter, this is your chance to make a difference. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll take ownership of commercial performance across multiple projects, ensuring governance, profitability, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and negotiation of subcontract documentation, terms, and pricing.
• Manage subcontract packages, interim assessments, and change control.
• Issue commercial notices and handle compensation events in line with contract requirements.
• Produce and agree monthly client applications and detailed cost reports (CVRs).
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities to maximise margin.
• Drive achievement of business targets for cash, profit, and return on capital.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships for repeat business.
• Support estimating and bid teams with contractual expertise.
• Manage and develop commercial teams, ensuring their growth and wellbeing.
• Attend progress and risk meetings with clients and subcontractors.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract and construction processes.
• Excellent IT skills (Excel, Word, and cost management systems such as CEMAR, Asite, Orbit).
• Proven stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A track record of negotiation and final account settlement.
• Professional qualifications (MCIOB or MRICS) or working towards full membership (desirable).
• Experience in civil engineering environments (Highways, Rail, Water, Aviation).
• Exposure to large‑scale projects or multiple smaller schemes.
• CSCS certification (as appropriate).

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 yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.

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