Executive Quantity Surveyor

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global property and construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Executive Quantity Surveyor to provide pre and post contract management advice. The ideal candidate has a proven background in UK Infrastructure projects and holds an MRICS qualification. This role offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities to manage large-scale projects in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Supportive culture

Global opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management and administration systems.
• Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily.
• Ability to work as part of a team, and/or to lead a team, depending on level.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre and post contract/commercial management advice.
• Provide strategic review of commercial model and contract.
• Managing Change and Risk through EWN’s and CE’s.

Skills

Proven background working or supporting on UK Infrastructure Projects

Experience of NEC3/4 contracts

Experience of working with corporate risk and audit functions

Experience of cost verification, internal/external audit

Clear and effective communication skills

Methodical way of thinking

Good organisational skills

Excellent problem, negotiating, finance and numeracy management skills

Sound ICT skills

Experience in data analysis tools such as Power BI

Experience of contract management and administration systems

Education

MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Executive Quantity Surveyor

• UK Infrastructure
• London (Mixture of local office, home and client sites)
  
• Full time - with flexible working and core hours
• Permanent

About this opportunity

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1885, we are proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We are a proud to say that we have been certified as a “Great Place to Work” which further acknowledges that we put our people at the heart of everything we do.

Gleeds Infrastructure specialise in delivering projects worldwide with extensive experience in Renewables, Technology, Transport and Utilities. Our goal is to deliver Infrastructure thatleaves a positive, lasting legacy when well-integrated into the physical, human, and economic environment. Whether it’s a rail link, wind farm, or flood defence barrier, the goal is to create tangible benefits for individuals, communities, and economies.

Whether you are an aspiring established Senior Quantity Surveyor that needs support and mentoring to the next level or an already established leader as a Executive that needsautonomy, ownership and management of large-scale projects; our team have the knowledge and flexibility to develop your career and experiences.

In this role you will provide pre and post contract/commercial management advice and partner with our customers, a typical day could include -

• Providing strategic review of commercial model and contract
• Contract administration
• Providing review and advice on commercial impact of all contract matters including proposed changes to requirements and works information.
• Adjudicating and providing advice on the contractual entitlement of Compensation Events
• Managing Change and Risk through EWN’s and CE’s
• Approval of key Subcontracts, the production of project reports
• Providing review of proposed procurement strategies and advice on all supply chain matters
• Reviewing and providing recommendations on the approval of subcontract tender reports
• Processing Applications for Payment
• Adjudicating and providing advice on Quotations for Compensation Events
• Attending / leading Commercial / Contract meetings
• Comply with Quality Management Systems, processes and procedures.

What we are looking for:

• Proven background working or supporting on UK Infrastructure Projects
• Experience of NEC3/4 contracts
• Experience of working with corporate risk and audit functions
• Experience of cost verification, internal/external audit, financial reviews on significant infrastructure and construction projects
• Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work
• Good organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments.
• Excellent problem, negotiating, finance and numeracy management skills
• Sound ICT skills, with a good level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience in data analysis tools such as Power BI
• Experience of contract management and administration systems
• Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily
• Ability to work as part of a team, and/or to lead a team, depending on level

Qualifications

• MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

About us

A world of opportunity

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility
  
  

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.