Senior Quantity Surveyor

Galliford Try

  • Romford, Greater London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
Job Category: CommercialJob Description:Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable - please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.senior quantity surveyor - oak fire protectionromfordWhat you will be doing:An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team at Galliford Try within our Oak Fire Protection Business.Ideally, you will based in or around the Romford area and will have opportunity to travel within the region.We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor (QS) to join our Passive Fire Protection business unit. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the commercial and financial aspects of projects, ensuring cost control, contractual compliance, and maximising value across multiple passive fire protection schemes. This role is suited to a commercially astute professional with specialist knowledge or strong interest in the fire protection sector.
  • Manage all commercial aspects of passive fire protection projects from tender through to final account.
  • Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and variations in line with company policies.
  • Provide accurate cost forecasting, cashflow projections, and monthly valuations.
  • Assess, submit, and agree interim applications for payment and final accounts.
  • Lead on commercial risk management, identifying and mitigating potential risks.
  • Provide cost advice and value engineering input during project planning and delivery.
  • Collaborate with project managers, site teams, and clients to ensure smooth delivery and financial control.
  • Oversee procurement of subcontractors, suppliers, and materials.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, and company procedures.
  • Mentor and support junior QS staff within the business unit.
About You:
  • Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline.
  • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, with at least 2 years in role within Passive Fire Protection industry.
  • Knowledge and experience in passive fire protection, fire-stopping, or associated building safety disciplines highly desirable.
  • Strong contractual knowledge (JCT/NEC and subcontract agreements).
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong analytical, financial, and reporting skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively.
  • Proficiency in relevant software (Excel, measurement tools, cost management systems).
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:Galliford Try is one of the UK's leading construction groups with a vision to continuously 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.For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Oak business please contact Chloe Phillips on .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.#LI-CP1

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