Quantity Surveyor

JLL; Inchinnan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate services firm is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support commercial duties on Rolls Royce projects. This role involves cost management, negotiating claims, and working with contractors to ensure project efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying and proven experience in the building or construction industries. Excellent communication and time management skills are essential for this position, which is based in Inchinnan, Scotland.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry.
• Experience in using NEC3 Contracts is highly desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal forms.

Responsibilities

• Measure, record & value work in accordance with appropriate rules.
• Provide input to tenders and manage supply chain.
• Prepares and negotiates claims and valuations.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Proactive approach

Education

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Office

Evolution MX System

Job description

Role Title: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Inchinnan - You will be required to regularly travel between our sites in Barnoldswick and Inchinnan. The ideal location for candidates would be situated between the two locations.

Role Purpose:

You will be supporting other more senior members of the commercial team in delivering the varied commercial duties for our Rolls Royce projects, as well as being responsible for procuring and managing our supply chain. You will actively seek to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality for our client.

What you will be doing

• Measure, record & value work unsupervised in accordance with appropriate rules and procedures
• Work with PM and single source contractor over value engineering reductions
• Measure & interpret specifications & drawings
• Build up estimates from first principle including net and gross estimates
• Translate measurement from drawings and Specifications and prepare Bills of Quantities and/or Schedules of rates
• Provide input and commercial adjudication to potential tenders (Go/No-go, etc)
• Review weekly, monthly, programmes of works
• Plan commercial activities to meet requirements of programmes
• Have an understanding of delay and disruption programmes
• Use the company s Evolution MX System
• Prepares, submits and negotiates claims when required. Including monthly valuations and final account
• Collation of Cost and Value Information for monthly reviews
• Experienced in NEC3/4 - Issue and management of Early Warning Notices / EWN Register, Risk Register, Compensation Events and alike
• Monitors subcontract activities, measure and respond appropriately with applicable notices
• Preparation of Cost reconciliation statements
• Help identify savings and value engineering
• Vetting of contractual terms and conditions in accordance with Integral house rules
• Cash management: Commercial processes involved with debt recovery, retentions and cash flow
• Measurement of works and agreements with subcontractors, including placement of sub-contract orders (T&C s), valuing applications, measurement of variations and final account agreement

What we will need from you

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or experience equivalent
• Proven and demonstrable experience in the role of a Quantity Surveyor within the building/construction/building service industries (essential).
• Experience of working in occupied buildings/campuses (essential).
• Experience in the use of NEC3 Contracts (highly desirable)
• Competent user of IT software packages including MS Office,
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with clear and confident written and verbal communication skills (essential).
• High level organisational ability along with time management skills in order to drive and meet deadlines (essential).
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to all tasks undertaken. Able to demonstrate initiative and problem solve (essential).
• Commitment to providing a high-quality service demonstrating reliability, conscientiousness and flexibility (essential).

Additional Information

Project Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of JLL, global real estate services firm that provides comprehensive, integrated property related expertise, including management, transaction and advisory services, to investors and occupiers locally, regionally and globally.

Project Services delivers design & build solutions using a network of partner trade package subcontractors and suppliers. Through strong growth and outstanding regional client service, the Project Services business has become JLL UK & I leaders of design & build services provider.