Quantity Surveyor

JLL; Swinton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance £5,100 per annum

Private medical scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays and

Contributory pension

Job summary

JLL in Swinton is seeking a commercially focused professional to manage financial delivery and reduce exposure to risk across projects valued from £100k to £4m. You will negotiate interim and final accounts, prepare budgets, monitor costs and support the project team on variations and contractual notices.

Key duties include client negotiations, site visits for cost control, and mentoring junior colleagues. Strong contract knowledge and IT skills are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial role within fire protection or building services.
• Good knowledge of standard forms of contract.
• Strong understanding of construction methods and fire engineering standards.
• Proficient in cost control techniques and reporting.
• Awareness of dispute resolution procedures and handling disputes.
• Ability to produce monthly cost and value reports.
• Strong negotiation and client/ subcontractor management skills.
• Experience with final accounts and working independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Agree interim payment amounts with clients and monitor payment deadlines.
• Negotiate Final Accounts and assist with variations and costs.
• Prepare project budgets with Sales or Project Manager.
• Monitor budgets against costs and report monthly to senior management.
• Assist with troublesome subcontractor final accounts.
• Ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled and recorded.
• Collaborate with Project team and Directors on commercial matters.
• Prepare contractual notices with Project Manager and Directors.
• Attend site visits for variations and quality matters as needed.
• Attend client meetings as required and review tender terms with Sales.
• Maintain relationships with clients, consultants and colleagues.
• Mentor junior team members as required.

Skills

Commercial management

Cost control

Negotiation

MS Project

MS Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS accreditation

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Cost reporting software

Contract management software

Job description

Summary Of Role

To ensure the successful financial delivery and completion of projects, protecting the exposure of the Company to financial risks, together with adherence of the commercial procedures of the Business. You will be responsible for the commercial management of a variety of sized projects, offering commercial expertise for both our main contracts and small works divisions, with current project values varying between £100k and £4m.

What You Will Be Doing

• Agreement of interim payment amounts with clients, monitoring when payments notices are due/received/outstanding.
• Final Account Negotiations.
• Preparing project budgets in conjunction with the Sales team and / or Project Manager as and when required.
• Monitoring budgets against costs and projections on a monthly basis and reporting upline on a monthly basis.
• Assisting with troublesome subcontractor final accounts.
• Ensuring that we fulfil all our contractual obligations.
• Working with Project team and Directors regarding all commercial matters (variations, delays etc.) and ensuring that they are identified and recorded.
• Assist Project Manager and Directors in the preparation of contractual notices.
• Attend site visits to monitor for variations and quality matters if required to suit Client needs, whilst ensuring site records are produced and are accurate.
• Attendance at client meetings as and when needed.
• In conjunction with our Sales team, tender stage terms and conditions review and input.
• Maintain good relationships with clients, consultants and colleagues.
• Mentoring of junior team members where required.

What We Will Need From You

• Experience of working in a similar commercial role within the fire protection sector or building services industry (essential).
• Good base knowledge of standard forms of contract (essential).
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulations relevant to the Fire Engineering industry is desirable (essential).
• Proficient in cost control techniques and software applications (essential).
• Awareness of dispute resolution procedures and experience of managing disputes (essential).
• Ability to produce accurate monthly cost and value reports (essential).
• Ability to negotiate with clients/ sub-contractors (essential).
• Experience of working on final accounts (essential).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skill (essential).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy (essential).
• Effective communication and negotiation skills (essential).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team (essential).
• IT/Software specific experience e.g. MS Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc (essential)
• Holds a degree in Quantity Surveying or currently working towards a degree (desirable but not essential).
• Knowledge of fire industry standards (desirable but not essential).

What You Can Expect In Return

• Salary Range – Negotiable
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and option to buy 5 days
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Car Allowance £5,100 per annum
• Private medical scheme
• Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8.45 – 16.40, Friday 8.45 – 4pm).