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Senior Quantity Surveyor

 

Stowmarket / Basildon

 

Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

 

Summary

Freedom's Network Services team are looking to fill an exciting new role as Senior Quantity Surveyor.  This position has opened due to successful long term contract awards and growth in the business.

 

Reporting into the Commercial Manager, this role will support the business unit by managing the contractual and financial elements of projects undertaken within the Networks business, and a small commercial team. This includes large electrical and civil frameworks and major standalone projects.  This is a high volume fast paced role which will require a confident organised individual who has excellent communication skills, enjoys working with a team and lead client facing meetings.

 

In addition, the role will include all other activities to enable successful P&L, cash flow and working capital management.

 

Location can be flexible between our Essex (Basildon) Office and our Suffolk Office, but travel will be required to Suffolk.  There is also the possibility of some home working upon successful completion of probation.

 

Excellent renumeration package for the right individual with great benefits.

 

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

NEC3/4 and bespoke contract management of multiple contracts

Demonstrate the ability to manage a small commercial team

Responsible for quotation submissions and ensuring contract orders are in place

Measurement and valuations of works for applications, variations and final accounts with Clients

Identification & notification of Early Warnings and Compensation Events

Management of supply chain contracts and agreements

Maintain control of Subcontractor’s accounts and minimise the cost of any variations

Provide Cash Flow Forecasts

CVR creation and management

Establishment and manage monthly project reviews

Develop a monthly senior project review process with the Commercial Manager

Managing the dispute and defects process with the Client and Subcontractors

Aid with pre-tender review process

Attend Client progress meetings

Follow procedures for Client work approval

Manage invoicing and overdue applications or debts 

Effective communication with all levels of personnel and enjoy working as a team

Provide innovative ideas and continuous improvement

 

What we’re looking for:

Previous experience in a Quantity Surveyor or similar role - Essential

A well-developed understanding of various forms of contract, in particular NEC3/4, with the ability to apply these skills in a practical fashion to live projects - Essential

A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or other related discipline (can be substituted by a relevant HNC and suitable experience); - Essential

Good MS Excel skills including the use of look ups and pivot tables. - Essential

Background with Civil Engineering and Construction projects - Desirable

 

Benefits:

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people.  Some of what you can expect includes: 

Car/Car allowance

Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)

Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution

25 days holiday

Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

Private Medical Insurance

Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)

Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.

Personal development programme

Next Steps: 

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.  

 

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 

About Us 
 

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be

 

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