Senior Quantity Surveyor

JLL; Greater London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate services company is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for its London projects team. In this role, you will engage in various responsibilities, such as preparing schedules, providing commercial input, and managing contractual disputes. The ideal candidate has a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field, along with 7+ years of experience in commercial management. This opportunity supports remote work, allowing for a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in commercial management or contract negotiation.
• Proven track record in successful contract negotiations.
• Experience in environments with financial goals and business growth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare activity schedules, resource schedules & analyse tender documents.
• Provides commercial input to value engineering reviews for projects.
• Support project teams with commercial input during new tenders.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Commercial management

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Experience with CRM systems

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Finance, or related field

Tools

Contract management tools

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

If you're looking to step up your career, JLL Workplace Management is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you'll have a chance to innovate with the world's leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing workplace and facilities management initiatives. You'll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you'll be inspired by the best. We're focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions – join us at JLL Workplace Management!

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our London projects teams working across a large portfolio of commercial clients.

Responsibilities

• Has a good knowledge of and adheres to the Company’s Policies and Procedures, IMS and other governance
• Orders information and systematically checks data
• Prepares activity schedules, resource schedules & analyses tender documents.
• Provides commercial input to value engineering reviews for different projects
• Critically appraises, estimates and negotiates with 3rd parties where required.
• Support and challenge the project teams in new tenders, providing commercial input and commercial adjudication to potential works (Go/No-go, CRB, etc)
• Assist with seeking and reviewing potential new revenue streams and business opportunities
• Assists with the preparation of delay and disruption programmes
• Sub-contract management: Monitors activities, measures works and responds appropriately with applicable notices. Vetting of sub-contract terms, conditions and contract placement
• Analyses the commercial progress and reports to senior project staff
• Experienced in contract management: Issue and management of Early Warning Notices / EWN Register, Risk Register & Ownership, Compensation/Relevant Events and alike
• Manages commercial aspects with Customer and Stakeholders for their area of responsibility
• Undertakes constructability analysis using construction programmes
• Prepares procurement programme and helps develop the strategy
• Analyses rates & prices, agreement of variations and or compensation events as required
• Maximise entitlement and overall project value under the contract
• Undertakes customer and stakeholder management for their area of responsibility
• Monthly valuations, final accounts and post contract settlement including defects management
• Dispute management: Management of contractual disputes. Prepare, submit and negotiate claims when required
• Vetting of contractual terms & conditions in accordance with Integral house rules
• Cash management: Commercial processes involved with debt recovery, retentions and cash flow
• Prepares internal reports, commercial progress and financial reconciliation
• Maintains own Personal Development Plan
• Manages HR/People aspects for direct and indirect reports (IDP’s etc)
• Actively supports the development of others
• Produces plans for team to achieve goals / aspirations
• Supports recruitment of lower grades

Qualifications and Experience

• Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management, Finance, Economics, Law or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in commercial management, contract negotiation, or related roles
• Proven track record of successful contract negotiations and relationship management
• Experience gained in commercial environments demanding financial goals and business growth.
• Experience with CRM systems and contract management tools

Location

Remote – London, GBR

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table! If you require any changes to the application process, please email [e-mail] or call [phone] to contact one of our team members to discuss how to best support you throughout the process. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page.

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