Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide.
Our highly successful renewable energy business has a great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor, the role will involve supporting our wide range of renewable energy projects which include utility scale solar farms, district heating networks, micro grids and battery storage facilities.
The Quantity Surveyor can be based from one of the following office locations London Waterloo, Cambridge, Welwyn Garden City or Manchester.
Key activities
1. Oversee the set-up of the supply chain in liaison with Procurement department
2. Pricing of change through our contract with respect to our clients, our supply chain and subcontractors
3. Initial contract reviews and liaison with Equans legal teams and agreement of initial contract through Equans governance processes, through to the execution of the head contracts
4. Management and provision of project securities such as PCGs and Bonds with the management of these through the Equans governance process
5. The management of the Equans risk review and monitoring process, compilation of risk matrices and the reporting of these risks to the project team and the Business
6. The compilation and reporting of summary commercial data on the projects to the Business, as well working with the project team to assist with any other reports that the business requires to report on the project
7. The management of disputes with respect to our Contract with our Client and contractual arrangements with our supply chain and subcontractors
8. Preparation and submission of Equans payment applications to our clients, as well as agreeing any payment disputes and managing the WIP and debt levels on the project
9. Assessment of subcontractor payments as well as issuing of any contract notifications and certificates for payment, and agreement of final accounts
10. Assist with the development and management of short- and long-term forecasts, as well as production of revised Business Forecasts and End of Site reports
11. Assist with the production of Earned Value Reports as part of Business Forecasts and End of Site reporting
12. Management of Performance Indicators that are measured on the project
13. Proficient in the understanding of contractual obligations, under all standard forms of contract
Skills, qualifications & experience
14. Must have previous experience within the energy or building services and hold a relevant Quantity Surveyor qualification at HNC/HND or degree level
15. Understanding of NEC or FIDIC
16. Previous experience of managing and leading teams, with ability to motivate staff essential
17. Able to work closely with colleagues across the business, embracing change and new ways of working
18. Excellent listening and communication skills, and confident dealing with internal customers and Clients
19. Excellent IT skills including Microsoft packages and databases
Our excellent benefits package includes
20. Generous holiday allowance
21. Company share scheme
22. 2 paid volunteering days a year
23. Cycle to work scheme
24. Season ticket loan
25. Employee assistance programme
26. Paid professional membership (MRICS / MCIOB)
Who are we?
EQUANSis a world leader in energy services with nearly, employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.
In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.
EQUANS 13, UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.
EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.
Whats next?
If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.
At Equans were committed to delivering a culture where everyones voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans youll find a welcoming and open workplace where youre supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. Youll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young ProfessionalsNetwork) and our Disability Network.
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.
The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.