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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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, part-time and / or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.
We encourage you 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.

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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The Highways Division is the largest of five divisional units that make up the Galliford Try Infrastructure entity. It delivers projects a wide array of projects and services for national and local clients, ranging from maintenance operations to major projects shaping our infrastructure networks in the UK!
This team has expanded in recent times as a result of a successfully delivering work and a re-structuring of the business, Highways now includes operations for National Highways, Local Authorities and Highways Maintenance.
The role will require you to drive success and lead a core dedicated site; you will be supporting the commercial lead for the scheme and be responsible for the execution and performance of the Quantity Surveying function for the administration of the contract, maximising quality, service and probability.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING:

• Key project lead in the administration of the contract.
• Line Manager to the Quantity Surveying teams on specific projects.
• Company representative for the commercial matters on specific projects.
• Management of staff allocations and overhead costs within the profit centre.
• Take responsibility for the execution of the Quantity Surveying function on allocated contract.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the client and stakeholders
• Ensure client commercial requirements and goals are achieved
• The role will include regular weekly reviews of cost and value with monthly financial analysis and forecast meetings with the Management team.
• Supervision, development and training of subordinates

ROLE DIMENSIONS

• Able to oversee the delivery of a portfolio of projects ranging individually in value.
• Effective positive cash management
• Provide commercial appraisals for project portfolios for external audit purposes.
• Develop bid brochures and corporate approvals papers in support of the Commercial Manager.
• Administer the simulation of project risks and report appropriate levels of cost risk allowances.
• Supporting the teams in the profitable delivery of all allocated projects, directly managing key supply chain accounts.
• Responsible for key decisions relating to the commercial matters working alongside the Project Manager.
• Settling supply chain and final accounts.
• Maximising margin enhancement and commercial risk mitigation for programmes of work.
• Management of portfolio gainshare and KPIs affecting gainshare return.
• Trend analysis (forecast v’s actual costs) for target and lump sum cost agreements.
• Line management and client management experience.
• Good understanding of employment law and performance management
• Track record in the management of a team of quantity surveyors at various levels.