Quantity Surveyor

Chubb Deutschland GmbH; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable fire safety solutions company is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their team in East Kilbride, near Glasgow. The position offers a hybrid work model and provides opportunities for professional development. Candidates with a degree in Quantity Surveying and relevant experience in contract administration are encouraged to apply. This role involves managing contractual obligations and working closely with project teams to ensure successful project delivery. A competitive salary of up to £45K is available.

Benefits

31 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Company vehicle

Company pension

Employee Referral Scheme (£1000 per hire)

Qualifications

• Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying.
• Experience in business processes with a hands-on approach.
• Experience in administering contracts.

Responsibilities

• Administer Main Contracts and assist with project control.
• Manage Subcontract Agreements and execute project strategies.
• Attend monthly valuation meetings with clients.

Skills

Hands-on approach

Contract administration

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

We're looking to hire a Quantity Surveyor to our team here at Vipond, on a hybrid basis based out of our East Kilbride offices, near Glasgow. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established Quantity Surveying team.

At Vipond, you will join a renowned fire safety solution and services business who have protected communities and assets for over 50 years. We protect people first, and your health and well-being are important to us. People are at the heart of everything we do and that’s why we are committed to keeping you safe, secure, and happy.

Vipond are looking for committed individuals of the highest calibre to join our expanding team. From on-site training to University Degree courses, we will provide you with the support and training to fully develop your potential.

As part of the Chubb family, we have an exciting future ahead filled with new opportunities for you to be part of. To help us do this we need people like you, with the desire to play your part in making the world a safer place.

SALARY: Up to £45K dependent on experience

• 31 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Company vehicle
• Company pension
• Employee Referral Scheme (£1000 per hire)

Goals and Objectives

To be part of the Quantity Surveying team working on commercial aspects of a portfolio of design and build projects of a gross value of circa £500k to £4 million.

The candidate will be expected to regularly work from site.

Responsibilities

• Administration of the Main Contract(s) including assisting with Project Control information, Change Management and cash collection
• Administration of the Subcontract Agreements holistically under the portfolio, including execution of the project subcontract strategy
• Assist with providing an advisory service regarding various standard forms of agreement (including JCT, NEC etc.) to ensure that best practices are adopted and implemented throughout the project life span including inception, delivery and close out
• Assist in development and responsibility for Subcontract procurement and negotiation of all Subcontract Scope of Works and terms and conditions
• Assist with the commercial management of all subcontract works – NEC (plus all other standard forms and Options)
• Managing Change, including valuing change and agreeing value consequences to Subcontractors
• Attending monthly valuation meeting with client(s) and subcontractor(s)
• Submitting financial and strategic reports (CVR, Cash Flows, Cost Plans, etc.) and project control data to the Contracts Director
• Be party to the adjudication of contract disputes with Subcontractors and Customers alike
• Develop commercial awareness of subcontractors and project staff through life of project

Experience

• Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying
• Experience in business processes with a “hands-on” approach, sharing and enacting best practice
• Experience in assisting with the Administration of Contracts in both Client and Subcontract
• Experience in influencing and management of confrontational and difficult situations in a professional manner

This opportunity would suit a Quantity Surveyor who lives within commutable distance of East Kilbride or Glasgow.