Job Ref: 215685044

Date: 2022-01-28 17:15:22

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QUANTITY SURVEYOR

SEALR – AYLESBURY

ABOUT US

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s most formidable construction businesses with a vision to be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in. 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.

As one of the UK’s top principal contractors you’ll have 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.

OUR HIGHWAYS BUSINESS

There has never been a better time to join our family, in particular, our Highways business where we have seen impressive growth over the last few years achieving tremendous success with Highways England under the CDF Framework as well as the Midlands Highway Alliance (MHA) amongst other local authority frameworks. Right now, we are poised for continued growth successfully retendering for the MHA strengthened with additional success on the Regional Delivery Partnership in collaboration with Highways England in the South West and the Eastern regions. We’ve secured a strong pipeline of work over the next few years and in a great position to capitalise further so now is the time to join us, exciting times are ahead.

THE PROJECT

The project forms part of Buckinghamshire Council’s Aylesbury Orbital Link Roads scheme. SEALR phase 1 will deliver a 1.3km dual carriageway between the A413 Wendover Road and the B4443 Lower Road to the south of Aylesbury, with new roundabouts to be formed at either end. At the eastern end of the scheme the link road will be continued by a housing developer as the Southern Link Road. At the western end of the scheme an extension of 450m of dual carriageway and an additional roundabout will form phase 2 of the SEALR works to connect to the South West Aylesbury Link Road being constructed by HS2 Ltd. It is currently intended that phase 2 will be instructed to Galliford Try during the construction of phase 1 and carried out simultaneously with it.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

As Quantity Surveyor, you will work closely with your line manager to assist in the commercial administration, reporting and performance on a single large project or several smaller schemes.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

* Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment.

* Produce Subcontract documentation including negotiation of terms and conditions, prices, and programme.

* Management of subcontract works packages including, interim assessments of the amount due and subsequent change management.

* Produce and issue all commercial notices, to both the Client and Subcontractors, as required by the form of contract.

* Manage change in a timely manner in accordance with the form of contract, including the production and submission of Compensation Event Quotations.

* Produce, submit, and agree monthly applications, to the Client, in accordance with the form of contract.

* Liaise with operational and engineering staff to ensure site records are kept to the standard required.

* Produce detailed monthly reports and Cost Value Reconciliation’s (CVR) as required by the business unit or project.

* Produce and maintain a detailed ‘Cost Plan’, tracking and forecasting expenditure, including detailed schedules of Subcontractor ‘liabilities’ and use of Oracle based cost analyses.

* Interpret and critically evaluate expenditure reports produced by internal cost systems.

* Attending weekly progress and risk reduction meetings with the client and subcontractors.

* Apply the principles of ‘Doing the right thing’ in maximising value and profit.

* Be available to assist estimating and bid teams with contractual expertise.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

* Good appreciation of standard forms of contract.

* Strong IT skills including Excel, Word & Contractual and Cost Management Systems (CEMAR, Oracle)

* Strong stakeholder management and communication capabilities.

* Solid knowledge of construction processes.

* First class time and outcome management skills

TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFCATIONS

* Professional qualification such as MCIOB or MRICS, ideally Incorporated member, working towards full membership (Desirable)

* Experience in Civil Engineering Environment (Highways/Rail/Water/Aviation) working with (Highways England or Local Authority Clients)

* Exposure on (large single or multiple smaller schemes)

* CSCS-As appropriate

IN RETURN

In return we offer an opportunity to work on some of the UKs most exciting construction projects, in a fast-paced environment where each day brings new challenges as well as a great salary and benefits package including car or car allowance, pension, healthcare, discretionary bonus and 28 days holiday plus bank holidays. We will always consider flexible working hours and arrangements.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our highways business please contact Sophie Airth on

Galliford Try are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all application

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