Job Ref: 215685002

Date: 2022-01-28 17:12:45

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ASSISTANT 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 under the CDF Framework and 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 really strong position to capitalise further so now is the time to update that CV and come and 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.

YOUR ROLE:

As Assistant 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.

YOU WILL:

* Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment.

* Use the latest Oracle software tools to accurately report cost and value to the business unit.

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

* Be involved in the procurement of Subcontract partners including preparation of bid enquiry documentation and critical evaluation of bids.

* Produce Subcontract documentation.

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

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

* Assist in the production and issue of commercial notices, to both the Client and Subcontractors, as required by the form of contract and the law.

* Assist in the management of change in accordance with the form of contract, including the production and submission of Compensation Event Quotations and the maintenance of detailed schedules of value.

* Provide information to the Commercial team to assist in the production of monthly payment applications to the Client.

* Liaise with operational and engineering staff to maintain site records.

* Collate and calculate information required to assist the Commercial team in the production and maintenance of a detailed ‘cost to complete’ including schedules of Subcontractor ‘liabilities’

We are looking for passion, strong leadership and a commitment for delivering excellence. If you have a solid track record for delivering major civils projects from a commercial standpoint then get in touch as I want to hear from you. You’ll need experience of working in the contracting environment with good working knowledge and experience with the NEC form of contract,

with knowledge of measuring work for roads/bridges offering a distinct advantage. If you are degree qualified and member of the RICS or IOB (or moving towards professional membership) that would be preferred. If this sounds like you and you are ready to strive for exceptional levels of performance, call me today!

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 Assistant Quantity Surveyor role or to enquire about other positions available within our highways business please contact Sophie Airth

Galliford Try are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications

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