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Senior Quantity Surveyor Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom

Posted on 09/11/2026

Location: Chatham, Kent, GB, ME4 4

Application Deadline: 2026-12-23T11:01:33.31

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team at Galliford Try. Ideally, you will be based in or around the South Coast area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the region.

What you will be doing:

• Analysis of tender allowances


• The measurement and valuation of works (on site and from drawings), for valuations, variations and final accounts


• Agreement, preparation and submission of valuation dates and interim valuations in accordance with those dates


• Administering and/or advising on Main Contract and Subcontract conditions


• Subcontract and Design Procurement


• Subcontract payments, variations and final accounts


• Submission of Cost Value Reconciliations


• Preparation of cost to complete

About You:

You will have experience working within the Construction industry for a main contractor, specifically on Design and Build, as well as sound knowledge of JCT and NEC Conditions of Contract. The ability to work independently as well as within a team is essential. You will be degree qualified and a member of the RICS or IOB (or moving towards professional membership).

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion, we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, offering stability and the chance to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects. You will join diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional commitment. We are committed to the physical and mental wellbeing of our people through our 'Be Well' programme, which offers discounts, advice, and support.

We invest in high-quality training from leadership development to apprenticeships. Our Career Paths initiative provides tailored training and support. We value our employees and foster an environment where you feel valued and engaged.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary


• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the option to purchase additional holidays


• Wide range of corporate discounts


• Cycle to Work schemes


• Comprehensive pension plan


• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme


• Private medical scheme options for all salaried employees


• Employee assistance programme with 24/7 support


• Paid annual membership to a relevant professional association

About Us:

Galliford Try is one of the UK's leading construction businesses with a vision to be people-oriented and progressive. Our purpose is to improve lives through infrastructure and community facilities, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and progress. We prioritize environmental care, quality, integrity, and collaboration with clients and supply chains.

Additional Information:

We welcome applications from candidates interested in full-time, reduced hours, or flexible work arrangements, which can be discussed during the recruitment process. We encourage diverse and inclusive applications. If you do not meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply as you might be the right fit for this or other roles. A full job description is available upon request.

Galliford Try is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all community sectors.

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Senior Quantity Surveyor An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyorto join the team at Galliford Try. Ideally, you will based in or around the South Coast area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region. What you will be doing: Analysis of tender allowances The measurement and valuation of works (on site and from drawings), for valuations, variations and final accounts. Agreement, preparation and submission of valuation dates and interim valuations in accordance with those dates Administering and/or advising on Main Contract and Subcontract conditions Subcontract and Design Procurement Subcontract payments, variations and final accounts Submission of Cost Value Reconciliations Preparation of cost to complete About You: You will have experience of working within the Construction industry for a main contractor, specifically on Design and Build; as well as sound knowledge of JCT and NEC Conditions of Contract. The ability to work
independently as well as within a team is essential. You will be degree qualified and member of the RICS or IOB (or moving towards professional membership). What We Can Offer in Return: With an impressive order book of over £4.1 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. 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 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
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