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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