MEP Quantity Surveyor

Mace Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace Group is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage subcontract packages and ensure effective commercial management within a collaborative team. The role involves procurement, cost control, and risk management while contributing to sustainable practices. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and experience in commercial management.

Qualifications

• Experience in establishing cost control systems.
• Ability to adapt and respond to change.
• Leads by example and demonstrates leadership behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the commercial management of subcontract packages.
• Establishes cost control systems and mitigates risks.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition.

Skills

Proficient in MS office tools

Subcontract profit and loss reporting

Established problem solving skills

Ability to communicate, collaborate & network

Developed planning and organisational skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management (or equivalent)

Chartered MRICS (or equivalent)

Job description

Position status:This opportunity is for an unsecured role, subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit ourstrategy site.

Within our construct business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

Our values shape the way we construct and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

Responsible for the commercial management of work packages collaborating with package managers and reporting into the project commercial lead. Provides risk and opportunity reporting mechanisms, mitigating risks and protecting work packages and project margins through cost control systems.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Responsible for the commercial management of subcontract packages from procurement to final account.
• Procurement of subcontract packages and materials including collating tender documentation & administering tenders.
• Accountable for commercial package management and reporting to the commercial lead.
• Establishes cost control systems including administering client and subcontract changes.
• Establishes risk and opportunity reporting mechanisms.
• Mitigates risks and protect package/project margin.
• Enhances profit by seeking opportunities through change and cost reduction measures such as value engineering.
• Operates and collaborates as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You'll need to have:

• Proficient in MS office tools.
• Subcontract profit and loss reporting.
• Administering monthly commercial calendar.
• Experience in establishing cost control systems.
• Leading value engineer and cost exercises.
• Preparing monthly commercial reports.
• Developed planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to communication, collaborate & network with key stakeholders and senior leaders.
• Established problem solving skills.
• Ability to adapt and respond to change.
• Leads by example and demonstrates leadership behaviours.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management (or equivalent).
• CSCS.

You'll also have:

• Contract Management, including knowledge of Joint Contracts. Tribunal (JCT) Suite of Contracts.
• Ability to apply detailed technical expertise managing complex tasks.
• Establishes clients’ requirements & manages expectations.
• Ability to build established and effective client relationships.
• Provides clear direction and creates a culture of high performance.
• Encourages and empowers others, providing praise & recognition of efforts.
• Actively supports the wider team to ensure plans are met.
• Chartered MRICS (or equivalent).

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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