Senior Quantity Surveyor

Chubb Fire & Security UK; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee the commercial aspects of diverse design and build projects. This hybrid role offers the chance to work from home or various locations, ensuring flexibility while managing contracts worth up to £10 million. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and thrive in a collaborative environment, contributing to innovative security solutions. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making the world a safer place while enjoying a range of benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Free Onsite Parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Referral Scheme (£1000)

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance (4 x Basic Salary)

Employee Scholarship Scheme

Central Benefits Platform with discounts

Childcare Vouchers

Health & Wellbeing Resources

Qualifications

• Graduate calibre with experience in business processes and best practices.
• Hands-on approach to contract administration and project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract administration and provide advisory services on agreements.
• Work with Project Manager to evaluate progress and compliance.

Skills

Contract Administration

Project Control

Change Management

Negotiation Skills

Quantifying Works

Compliance Management

Education

Graduate Degree

Tools

FIDIC

JCT

NEC

ICE

Job description

Chubb Systems now has an opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor working out of either Blackburn. The main goal of this role is to manage the commercial aspects of a portfolio of design and build projects of a gross value of circa £0.5 million to £10 million.

Chubb Fire & Security have been protecting people and assets worldwide for more than 200 years. Providing essential and innovative security systems, equipment and services, from digital CCTV surveillance and intruder alarms to fire detection and suppression systems. Our customers range from local independent businesses to many of the FTSE 100 companies, and our Chubb family is extensive too, with a dynamic team of over 13,000 employees globally - Together we do great things!

Our commitment to our people is to continually develop and innovate so that we grow together as your career unfolds. As part of the global API Group, we join a family of organisations where leadership, and leadership development is our most powerful strategic advantage and the best way to invest in our people.

SALARY: Excellent basic

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Free Onsite Parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme (£1000)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance (4 x Basic Salary)
• Employee Scholarship Scheme
• A Central Benefits Platform offering a wide variety discounts
• Childcare Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing Resources
• Bravo Awards: Recognising outstanding contributions from all employees and encourage excellence

This is a hybrid role, working from various locations, including home, Blackburn or Bridgend office and nationwide project sites. The role is likely to require stays overnight close to site locations. The candidate will be of a strong and tenacious personality with a strong technical background. A team player but with an ability to work individually as appropriate, the candidate will also be target and result focused.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and your wellbeing is hugely important to us. That's why we are committed to keeping you safe, secure, and happy in your career.

With a new partner in APi Group, we are faced with exciting times ahead - filled with plenty of new opportunities for you. To help us do this we need people like you, with the desire to play your part in making the world a safer place.

Job Description

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
• Provide advisory service regarding various standard forms of agreement (including FIDIC, JCT, NEC, ICE, etc.), their administration ensuring best practices are adopted and implemented throughout the project life span including inception, delivery and close out
• Assist in development and responsibility for procurement and negotiation of all Subcontracts

Project Management

• Working with the Project Manager to identify early warnings within the Subcontract environment
• Assisting in the administration of Instructions and the like.
• Assisting with preparation of accurate project control information to evaluate progress against the agreed construction programme(s).

Compliance

• Manages the teams ethics, quality and EHs requirements, ensuring that all of the team are aware of their EH&S obligations and that they understand and comply with EH&S Policies
• Ensure that the team maintain a safe place of work and working environment both on site & off site

Qualifications

Qualifications/ Experience/Knowledge:

• Of graduate calibre with
• Experience in business processes with a "hands-on" approach, sharing and enacting best practice
• Experience of Quantifying works in accordance with Standard Measurement Rules
• Experience in the Administration of Contracts in both Client and Subcontract
• Experience in influencing and management of confrontational and difficult situations in a professional manner

Chubb Systems provides sophisticated communication, security and surveillance systems for a number of Europe's leading organisations and specialises in large infrastructure projects. Our total solution includes unique design and in-house software development capabilities, integration, delivery and accreditation of bespoke systems to these customers with specialist security requirements.

We welcome applications from talented Senior Quantity Surveyors who live within a commutable distance of either Blackburn, Manchester, Lancashire, Bolton, Bury, Burnley, Preston, Liverpool, Blackpool, Warrington, Halifax, Huddersfield, Bridgwater, Bristol, Bath.

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About Us, Our Culture & What We Can Offer You

Established over 200 years ago, Chubb Fire & Security are a global business driven by keeping people and the world safe. We provide essential systems, equipment and services, from digital CCTV surveillance and intruder alarms, to fire detection and suppression systems. Offering a full range of innovative products and services to a broad range of customers, from local independent business, to many of the FTSE 100 companies.

We believe we offer a unique working culture, where you are as important to us as our customers, and we want you to feel that every day. We are proud to offer extensive training to all of our new Advisors, fully supporting, and enabling you to thrive in your new role and beyond, with ongoing career development opportunities throughout your career journey with us.

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