Senior Quantity Surveyor

JLL; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent global real estate services firm is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their Manchester team. In this role, you will engage in contract management, financial analysis, and provide commercial input across various projects. With over 7 years of experience in commercial management and proven success in contract negotiations, you will influence and drive project success. Join our team to shape the future of real estate while enhancing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in commercial management or contract negotiation.
• Track record of successful relationships and contract negotiations.
• Experience in commercial environments with financial goals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare schedules, resource plans, and analyze tender documents.
• Manage contractual disputes and negotiate claims as needed.
• Provide commercial input to potential new revenue streams.
• Conduct monthly valuations and final accounts in project management.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Commercial management

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Finance, Economics, Law

Tools

CRM systems

Contract management tools

Job description

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 experience 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 & analyzes 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, measure works and respond appropriately with applicable notices. Vetting of sub-contract terms, conditions and contract placement
• Analyses the commercial progress and report 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