Assistant Quantity Surveyor

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the Thames team, part of Galliford Try. In this role, you will support the Framework Commercial team and collaborate closely with Pre‑Construction, Design, and Delivery colleagues. You will play a key role in the commercial administration, reporting, and performance of a single large project or several smaller schemes.

What you’ll be doing:

• Contribute to creating and maintaining a safe and inclusive working environment.
• Prepare subcontract documentation, including negotiating terms and conditions, pricing, and programme requirements.
• Assist in the management of subcontract work packages, including interim assessments and change management.
• Produce and issue commercial notices to clients and subcontractors in accordance with the contract.
• Support timely change management activities, including the preparation and submission of Compensation Event Quotations.
• Prepare, submit, and support agreement of monthly applications to the client.
• Collaborate with operational and engineering teams to ensure site records are accurate and compliant.
• Produce and present detailed monthly reports and Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
• Maintain detailed cost plans, including expenditure tracking, forecasting, subcontractor liabilities, and Oracle‑based cost analysis.
• Review and interpret expenditure reports from internal systems.
• Participate in weekly progress and risk reduction meetings with clients and subcontractors.
• Prepare clear and accurate reports for clients as required.

About you: 

• A relevant degree and/or experience within a commercial or construction environment.
• Professional qualification such as MCIOB or MRICS is desirable (Incorporated membership or working towards full membership welcomed).
• Experience working on large projects or multiple smaller schemes.
• CSCS card (appropriate to role).
• Good understanding of standard forms of contract.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Excel, Word, and contractual/cost management systems (e.g., CEMAR, Oracle).
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of construction processes.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.3 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.  

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