Senior Quantity Surveyor

JLL; Morley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workplace management firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support commercial teams on various projects. Responsibilities include managing supply chains, ensuring cost efficiency, and interacting with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and demonstrable experience in the construction industry. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including 26 vacation days and a pension plan.

Benefits

Car allowance

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in building/construction services.
• Experience in working within occupied buildings.
• Ability to handle cash management and commercial processes.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial team in delivering project duties.
• Measure, record, and value work unsupervised.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities and/or Schedules of rates.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational ability

Time management skills

Self-motivation

Proactive problem solving

Education

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

NEC3 Contracts

Job description

Location: Rolls Royce Raynesway, Derby

Role Purpose:

You will be supporting the commercial team in delivering the varied commercial duties for our Rolls Royce projects, as well as being responsible for procuring and managing our supply chain. You will actively seek to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality for our client.

What you will be doing

• Measure, record & value work unsupervised in accordance with appropriate rules and procedures
• Work with PM and single source contractor over value engineering reductions
• Measure & interpret specifications & drawings, build up estimates from first principle including net and gross estimates, translate measurement from drawings and Specifications and prepare Bills of Quantities and/or Schedules of rates, provide input and commercial adjudication to potential tenders (Go/No-go, etc)
• Review weekly, monthly, programmes of works, plan commercial activities to meet requirements of programmes, have an understanding of delay and disruption programmes
• Use the company's Evolution MX System, prepares, submits and negotiates claims when required. Including monthly valuations and final accounts, collation of Cost and Value Information for monthly reviews, experienced in NEC3/4 - Issue and management of Early Warning Notices / EWN Register, Risk Register, Compensation Events and alike, monitors subcontract activities, measure and respond appropriately with applicable notices, preparation of Cost reconciliation statements, help identify savings and value engineering
• Collect information required to specify procurement requirements, record and document information including registration of interest, understand the steps / documentation required
• Undertakes customer and stakeholder management for their area of responsibility, vetting of contractual terms and conditions in accordance with Integral house rules, cash management: Commercial processes involved with debt recovery, retentions and cash flow, measurement of works and agreements with subcontractors, including placement of sub-contract orders (T&C's), valuing applications, measurement of variations and final account agreement

What we will need from you

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or experience equivalent
• Proven and demonstrable experience in the role of a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the building/construction/building service industries (essential)
• Experience of working in occupied buildings/campuses (essential)
• Experience in the use of NEC3 Contracts (highly desirable)
• Competent user of IT software packages including MS Office
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with clear and confident written and verbal communication skills (essential)
• High level organisational ability along with time management skills in order to drive and meet deadlines (essential)
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to all tasks undertaken. Able to demonstrate initiative and problem solve (essential)
• Commitment to providing a high-quality service demonstrating reliability, conscientiousness and flexibility (essential)

What you can expect from us

• Competitive & negotiable salary based on experience + overtime if required
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Car allowance
• Ability to buy 5 days holiday, Life assurance, Auto‑enrolment company pension scheme, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Cycle to work scheme, Purchase an electric vehicle via salary sacrifice, employee discounts with various brands, Learning and development programs, training and career opportunities

About JLL

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