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Quantity Surveyor
Location: Guildford, near-based role with opportunity to travel across regional projects
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Galliford Try as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally based in the Guildford area. This role presents the chance to support multi-site and regional projects while growing within a dynamic and ambitious UK principal contractor.
Key Responsibilities
Technical & Financial Oversight
- Analysis of tender allowances
- Measurement & valuation of works (on-site and from drawings) for:
- valuations
- variations
- final accounts
- Agreement of valuation dates and preparation/submission of interim valuations
- Administration/advice on Main Contract and Subcontract conditions
- Management of subcontract payments, variations, and final accounts
- Submission of cost value reconciliations
- Preparation of cost to complete projections
- Cash management & optimisation including cash flow and turnover forecasting
- Generation of standard reporting requirements
- Execution of internal valuations/takeoff valuations (CVRs) and subcontract liability reports, aligned with scheduled accounting periods and deadlines
Procurment & Process Management
- Oversight of subcontract and design procurement
About You
Experience & Qualifications
- Proven experience in the construction industry, preferably with a main contractor specialising in Design and Build (D&B)
- Strong working knowledge of JCT and NEC contract conditions
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) with membership of RICS or IOB (or making firm progress toward professional membership)
What We Offer in Return
Career Growth & Development
Galliford Try’s robust £3.8B+ annual revenue operating across diverse sectors—from education to healthcare to commercial—positions you to contribute to industry-shaping projects. Joining us means:
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- Stability combined with dynamic challenges to drive career advancement
- Exceptional professional engagement across ambitious teams
- Access to high-quality training, including leadership development frameworks and apprenticeships through our Learning & Development programme
- Support tailored to individual goals via our Career Paths initiative
Wellbeing & Work-Life Balance
- Holistic support through our ‘Be Well’ employee wellbeing programme
- Discounts on health/loginitorial products
- Confidential advice (physical, mental, financial) and 24/7 employee assistance support
- Flexible working via our Agile Working policy: tailor work arrangements to suit your lifestyle while maintaining team effectiveness.
Comprehensive Benefits
A people-first benefits package completes your rewards:
- Generous leave (encerring with years of service), extra paid holiday purchases
- Broad corporate discounts network
- Cycle-to-work schemes
- Advanced pension provision repid plan (auto-enrolment)
- Annual Save-As-You-Earn (SAYE) share purchase scheme
- Access to private medical insurance options
- Covering professional association membership fees (annual for one relevant body)
About Us
Company Values
Our purpose is to build better lives through meaningful infrastructure. Central to this mission are our core values:
- Excellence: Continuous improvement in client outcomes
- Integrity: Upholding ethical principles in decision-making
- Passion: Proud leadership in providing essential public, regulated, and private-sector projects
- Collaboration: Partnering with clients, supply chain, and stakeholders
We excel by holding true to these values, blending expertise, innovation, and respect for our industry and environment.
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Current Opportunities
Galliford Try operates across Buildings Divisions—Morrison Construction among them. If interested, please contact Grace Marston at grace.marston2@gallifordtry.co.uk for further details.
Additional Information & Diverse Opportunities
Flexible & Inclusive Work
We actively encourage applications for full-time, reduced hours, or flexible models, which will be discussed openly throughout recruitment.
For candidates prioritising access adjustments or flexible working solutions, we welcome your disclosures early and offer open discussions.
Equipped for All Candidates
Here to challenge conventions:
- most HR algorithms discourage applicants who aren’t "perfectly" matched to criteria—Galliford Try challenges this. If this role excites you and you make a strong case during the process, we’re actively seeking diverse talents.
Disability & Health Conditions
As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews for candidates meeting essential criteria who disclose a long-term health condition/disability. For confidential discussions regarding any possible interview adjustments: Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed in the advert.
Access to the complete role brief available on request.
The Team
Galliford Try/Morrison Construction form a major demonstrable force across public, regulated, and private sectors, known for:
- Holistic whole-life solutions
- High-performance project demonstrations
- Tailored, innovative expertise across markets including:
- Education
- Healthcare
- Defence/regulated
- Custodial/legal
- Urban Living
- Commercial
Our collaborative approach ensures we consistently anticipate—and exceed— client expectations. Supported by a wide range of industries’ most cutting-edge projects.
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