Managing Quantity Surveyor

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Title - Managing Quantity Surveyor

Location - Solihull

We are seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor (MQS) to lead the commercial function across a portfolio of façade construction and façade remediation projects. This role is ideally suited to candidates with a main contractor background who have previously managed large-scale façade packages including cladding glazing curtain walling and external wall system works.

The MQS will take full commercial responsibility for project delivery ensuring robust financial management accurate forecasting contract compliance and successful subcontractor administration across multiple live schemes.

What you will be doing:

• Commercial Leadership
• Lead the commercial management of façade projects from pre-contract through final account.
• Oversee project cost planning value engineering and procurement strategy.
• Manage multiple commercial teams or QS staff providing mentorship allocation of duties and performance oversight.
• Cost & Financial Management
• Prepare and maintain detailed cost plans budgets and cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Produce monthly CVRs cashflows and commercial reports for senior management.
• Identify commercial risks opportunities and mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contract & Claims Management
• Administer NEC JCT or other relevant contract forms for both main contract and subcontract agreements.
• Prepare submit and agree applications for payment and variations.
• Lead negotiation of subcontract accounts claims extensions of time and loss & expense submissions.
• Ensure compliance with building safety regulations and supporting documentation required on façade schemes.
• Subcontract Procurement & Management
• Lead procurement of specialist façade subcontractors including tender packages evaluations and recommendations.
• Manage subcontract performance variations notices and commercial correspondence.
• Build strong relationships with façade supply chain partners while maintaining commercial control.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Serve as the primary commercial point of contact for clients consultants and main contractor stakeholders.
• Attend progress meetings commercial reviews and senior leadership forums.
• Work closely with project delivery teams to drive programme quality and cost alignment.

About You:

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying Commercial Management or equivalent.
• Professional membership (RICS) advantageous but not essential.
• Significant commercial experience within construction sector ideally from a main contractor environment.
• Relevant façade cladding or building envelope training or certifications beneficial.
• Proven track record managing large façade packages (e.g. cladding curtain walling glazing rainscreen SFS).
• Strong understanding of façade-specific risk profiles testing regimes design development and regulatory compliance (including building safety legislation).
• Detailed knowledge of NEC or JCT contracts and the commercial aspects of façade subcontract administration.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over 4.1 billion we are one of the industrys leading principal contractors affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UKs 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 were poised for further growth and success so if youre 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
• Competitive family leave policy
• 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:

Our purpose is to improve peoples 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.

Galliford Try is a leading UK Construction group. The business is split into four distinct divisions

Infrastructure Building Environment and Specialist Services covering a range of specialist work in water highways telecoms security commercial custodial education health interiors and leisure across both public and private sectors. Listed on the London Stock Exchange and a member of the FTSE 250. Our vision is to be leaders in the construction of a sustainable future.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contactSkyemarie Bree

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.

Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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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