Senior Quantity Surveyor

Veolia; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the environmental sector is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to oversee contracts and manage teams. This hybrid role involves significant responsibilities in commercial management, ensuring compliance with agreements, and fostering stakeholder relations. Candidates should have a relevant qualification and experience in contracting within the Industrial, Water, or Energy sectors.

Benefits

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Access to health resources

Virtual GP access 24/7

Paid volunteer day annually

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Proven track record in stakeholder management and problem solving.
• Thorough knowledge of forms of contract.
• Experience in the Industrial, Water and/or Energy sectors.

Responsibilities

• Commercial control of contracts, bids, and processes.
• Leading, mentoring, and managing the team.
• Estimating and implementing cost control mechanisms.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Education

HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent professional qualification

Tools

Knowledge of contract forms (NEC, JCT, IChemE)

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £60,000 + £550 Car Allowance P/M + Annual Bonus Up to 20%

Location: Hybrid working with travel to Bath 2 days a week.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.



We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.



What we can offer you:

• Access to our company pension scheme
  
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
  
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
  
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
  
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
  

What you'll be doing:

• Take responsibility for the commercial control of a number of contracts, bids and processes.
  
• Identify the risks, liabilities and commitments contained within contractual agreements and ensure that the business fully appreciates any potential impact.
  
• Ensure that at all times the commercial interests of the delivery team are protected.
  
• Leading, mentoring, and managing staff within the team.
  
• Estimating and putting in place effective cost control mechanisms.
  
• Sub Contract Management - Enquiry, subcontract drafting, measure, valuation agreement & payment.
  
• Lead project procurement.
  
• To provide timely and good quality management reports to the Project Manager and the Senior leadership team when requested.
  
• Commercial Support to other business departments.
  
• Day to day commercial and subcontract administration issues.
  

What we're looking for:

• Proven track record in supporting stakeholder management and problem solving.
  
• Relevant HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent professional qualification.
  
• Thorough knowledge of forms of contract including NEC, JCT, IChemE.
  
• Experience working for a main contractor, within the Industrial, Water and/or Energy sectors.
  
• Previous knowledge and experience of operations and maintenance contracting are beneficial.
  
• Multi discipline experience as a Quantity Surveyor working in the construction industry is advantageous.
  

What's next?



Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.



We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.



We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.



We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.



We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.



If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.





Job Posting End Date:

30-04-2025

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.