Senior Quantity Surveyor - Commercial

NG Bailey; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work in a hybrid capacity from London or Leeds. This role involves managing contracts, P&L, and providing commercial support across various projects. Ideal candidates should have prior experience in a similar role and a solid understanding of NEC3/4 contracts. This position offers competitive salary with additional perks such as private medical insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

Private Medical Insurance

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Flexible benefits such as Gym Membership

Ongoing Training & Development Programme

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple contracts and client services.
• Well-developed understanding of various forms of contracts.
• Knowledge of the Transmission and Distribution marketplace.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractual and financial elements of tenders.
• Support business unit in successful P&L and cash flow.
• Provide commercial support and contribute to contract reviews.

Skills

Contract management under NEC3/4, JCT

Taking off quantities and producing SMM7 Measured Bills

Measurement and valuations of works

Cash Flow Forecasts

Effective communication

Education

Previous experience as Senior Quantity Surveyor

Understanding of NEC3/4 contracts

Job description

Senior Quantity SurveyorLeeds, London, Birmingham, Hybrid

Permanent - Full Time

Competitive (DOE) + Car/ Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits

Summary

Freedom's Professional Services team are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to be based on flexible Hybrid working Home, London or Leeds.

Reporting into the Commercial Manager, this role will support the business unit by managing the contractual and financial elements of tenders and projects undertaken within the unit.

In addition, the role will include all other activities to enable successful P&L, cash flow and being responsible for the Commercial performance of several frameworks. Providing commercial support and advice to Work Winning and other functions as required. Support the Commercial Manager in preparing the regional management accounts and contributing to Contract Reviews.

Key Deliverables

• Contract management of multiple contracts under NEC3/4, JCT & bespoke contract
• Proficient in taking off quantities and producing detailed SMM7 Measured Bills using BQ software
• Measurement and valuations of works for applications, variations and final accounts with both clients and suppliers.
• Identification & notification of Early Warnings and Compensation Events
• Ensure all contracts, up and down supply chain, are appropriate and robust
• Provide Cash Flow Forecasts
• CVR creation and management
• Establishment and chair of monthly project reviews
• Managing the dispute and defects process with the Client and Subcontractors
• Attend Client progress meetings.
• Follow procedures for Client work approval
• Manage invoicing and debts
• Effective communication with all levels of personnel
• Supply chain management.
• Provide innovative ideas and continuous improvement
• Supporting development of the wider commercial team across Freedom's Network Services business.

Does this sound like a role you have envisaged yourself in?

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor or similar role - Essential
• A well-developed understanding of various forms of contract, in particular NEC3/4, with the ability to apply these skills in a practical fashion to live projects - Essential.
• Experienced in managing the delivery of client services covering a range of civil and structural projects in the power sector, and/or HV electrical projects - Desirable
• Experience and knowledge of the Transmission and Distribution marketplace, or other relevant Energy sectors - Desirable
• Experience and knowledge of working within our key client sector markets

Why Join Us

• Pension with up to 8% employer contribution
• Private Medical Insurance
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Flexible benefits (e.g., Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Tax-Free Bikes)
• Ongoing Training & Development Programme

Next Steps

As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people to the organisation.

We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.