Senior Quantity Surveyor

EMCOR UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in facilities management is recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage pricing and applications for payments for projects across the UK. This role involves collaboration with project managers, overseeing financial aspects, and engaging in negotiations, all whilst working in a hybrid model with travel to customer sites.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Private Healthcare

25 days holidays + Bank holidays

Holiday Buy Scheme

Discount Shopping

Gym

Extensive Learning & Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in value-led sales pricing and general cost estimating.
• Experience in negotiating legal and commercial aspects of contracts.
• Qualify to HNC/degree level in engineering, commercial management, or facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pricing and application for payments throughout project life cycle.
• Implement and control the MWE commercial framework across projects.
• Provide commercial input to business proposals and proposals.

Skills

Negotiation

Cost Estimating

Risk Management

Analysis

Education

Relevant qualification in Construction

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Chartered Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors

Tools

SIMPRO

CEMAR

Job description

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Location: Work from home with regional travelacross the South to customer sites

Working hours: Monday to Friday 0900 - 1700

Benefits: Car Allowance, Private Healthcare,25 days holidays + Bank holidays, Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days, Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out, Extensive Learning & Development opportunities - including opportunities for progression.

About EMCOR UK:

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

Role Overview:

Due to an exciting new contract win, EMCOR UK are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor, the position is hybrid with travel across your region to customer sites. As the Senior Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the day to day pricing and application for payments for small works projects, Revenue Projects and Capital Projects for a team of Project Managers and a team of engineers and trades personnel as well as main contractors for both Facilities Related and Revenue Projects, form Projects Inception, Surveys through to Completion, on a UK National Account, throughout the full project life cycle. The role requires understanding of project planning & coordinating, reviewing and building a bill of quantities and pricing, and preparing of tender documentation.

What you'll do:

• Implement, direct, monitor and control the MWE commercial framework consistently across the Projects division including customer contracts, risk and legal requirements
• Improve the profitability and competitive performance of the business through selling and negotiating skills and maximising opportunities
• Relentless pursuit of reduced risk and optimised profit on a contract/contract basis and of additional valuable opportunities
• Establish business relationships with operations, estimators & finance functions within the division
• Provide monthly business analysis of the MWE projects to Commercial and Operational Management
• Provide commercial input to business proposals
• Full responsibility for the negotiations, valuations, interims and final accounts
• Support Contract Managers on the Business as Usual Account for financial planning, quotations, and invoicing
• Provides effective and appropriate leadership, including team spirit and company ethos, culture and values
• Accountable for own development plan for continuous improvement of competences

Person Specification

Who you'll be:

• Extensive experience in a services environment of value led sales pricing and general cost estimating
• Experienced in contract value optimisation
• Experience in preparing and negotiating legal and commercial aspects of sizeable contracts
• A thorough understanding of the principles of risk management
• Strong analysis and report writing skills demonstrating attention to detail
• Able to work as part of a team and communicate issues to both Divisional Commercial Manager and local colleagues
• Good presentation skills, both written and oral with high drive and energy levels
• Proven ability to contribute to the development of long-term business plans and commercial strategy
• Proven experience in negotiating complex deals with third party suppliers
• Ideally qualified to HNC/degree level in engineering, commercial management, business administration or facilities management
• Valid full driving licence
• Willingness to obtain SC Clearance

Education/Training:

Minimum:

• Relevant qualification in Construction related discipline, preferably with a professional accreditation.

Desirable (all must be valid and in-date):

• Degree in Quantity Surveying
• Chartered Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, or Chartered Institute of Building.
• Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship programme graduate.
• Recognised technical qualification in Engineering, Construction, Facilities Management or related discipline.
• Experience with using SIMPRO, CEMAR, or similar Project Management software.
At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

Duties/Responsibilities

Location: Work from home with regional travelacross the South to customer sites

Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance

Working hours: Monday to Friday 0900 - 1700

Benefits: Car Allowance, Private Healthcare,25 days holidays + Bank holidays, Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days, Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out, Extensive Learning & Development opportunities - including opportunities for progression.

About EMCOR UK:

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

Role Overview:

Due to an exciting new contract win, EMCOR UK are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor, the position is hybrid with travel across your region to customer sites. As the Senior Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the day to day pricing and application for payments for small works projects, Revenue Projects and Capital Projects for a team of Project Managers and a team of engineers and trades personnel as well as main contractors for both Facilities Related and Revenue Projects, form Projects Inception, Surveys through to Completion, on a UK National Account, throughout the full project life cycle. The role requires understanding of project planning & coordinating, reviewing and building a bill of quantities and pricing, and preparing of tender documentation.

What you'll do:

Implement, direct, monitor and control the MWE commercial framework consistently across the Projects division including customer contracts, risk and legal requirements

Improve the profitability and competitive performance of the business through selling and negotiating skills and maximising opportunities

Relentless pursuit of reduced risk and optimised profit on a contract/contract basis and of additional valuable opportunities

Establish business relationships with operations, estimators & finance functions within the division

Provide monthly business analysis of the MWE projects to Commercial and Operational Management

Provide commercial input to business proposals

Full responsibility for the negotiations, valuations, interims and final accounts

Support Contract Managers on the Business as Usual Account for financial planning, quotations, and invoicing

Provides effective and appropriate leadership, including team spirit and company ethos, culture and values

Accountable for own development plan for continuous improvement of competences

Person Specification

Who you'll be:

Extensive experience in a services environment of value led sales pricing and general cost estimating

Experienced in contract value optimisation

Experience in preparing and negotiating legal and commercial aspects of sizeable contracts

A thorough understanding of the principles of risk management

Strong analysis and report writing skills demonstrating attention to detail

Able to work as part of a team and communicate issues to both Divisional Commercial Manager and local colleagues

Good presentation skills, both written and oral with high drive and energy levels

Proven ability to contribute to the development of long-term business plans and commercial strategy

Proven experience in negotiating complex deals with third party suppliers

Ideally qualified to HNC/degree level in engineering, commercial management, business administration or facilities management

Valid full driving licence

Willingness to obtain SC Clearance

Education/Training:

Minimum:

Relevant qualification in Construction related discipline, preferably with a professional accreditation.

Desirable (all must be valid and in-date):

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Chartered Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, or Chartered Institute of Building.

Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship programme graduate.

Recognised technical qualification in Engineering, Construction, Facilities Management or related discipline.

Experience with using SIMPRO, CEMAR, or similar Project Management software.

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.

We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.

Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.

Join us in building a better world at work.

Benefits

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25 Days holidays + Bank holidays

Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year

Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies

Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral

GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining

Extensive Learning & Developmentopportunities, including opportunities for progression.

Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover.

Bike To Work Scheme

Paid volunteering and charity days

Medicash - Health cash plan - Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.

Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal andFinancialqueries.