Senior Quantity Surveyor - MEP/Building Services

NG Bailey; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading engineering firm in Plymouth. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in managing the commercial aspects of medium to large MEP projects, ensuring profitability and financial performance. You'll be responsible for interpreting contract terms, managing cash flow, and fostering positive relationships with stakeholders. This innovative firm values progression and offers a supportive environment with a clearly defined development path. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting, this role is for you.

Benefits

Travel Allowance

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Pension with up to 8% Employer Contribution

Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

Private Medical Insurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Benefits (Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships)

Tax-Free Bikes

Qualifications

• Experience managing commercial aspects of medium to large MEP projects.
• GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Implement best commercial practices for project profitability.
• Manage and coach Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and manage cash flow.

Skills

Commercial Management

Contract Interpretation

Cost Forecasting

Stakeholder Management

MEP Project Experience

Education

GCSE in English and Maths

Relevant BSC/Degree or Equivalent

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - MEP/Building Services

Plymouth, UK Req #2853

23 December 2024

JOB TITLE: Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP)

LOCATION: Plymouth

CONTRACT: Perm

SALARY: Travel Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team based in Plymouth. In this role, you will implement best commercial practices to maintain and maximise the profitability and financial performance of medium to large projects.

This is a permanent staff position with NG Bailey.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Ensure that our safety-first message is visible and alive through all activities on the project.
• Where relevant, manage and coach any Quantity Surveyors or Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
• Review and interpret contract terms and conditions, identifying and mitigating risks and enhancing opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with all aspects of the contract, liaise with the project teams on project status.
• Identify, qualify and manage the agreement process of any changes to NG Bailey’s contractual obligations.
• Take responsibility for cash flow forecasting, submission, and receipt of payments.
• Monitor and forecast costs and revenue through the project lifecycle.
• Assist with procurement and management of subcontractors.
• Provide accurate reporting of costs, projections, contingency, liabilities, sales, and margins.
• Develop and maintain positive long-term relationships with all stakeholders, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Working alongside the project team and Commercial manager, negotiate the settlement of the final account and facilitate sign-off.
• Ensure all necessary records and reports are generated and maintained.
• Assist in any dispute resolution process.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience of responsibility for the commercial aspects of medium to large MEP projects.
• English and Maths GCSE or equivalent.
• Relevant BSC/degree or equivalent, or willingness to work towards.

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

• Travel allowance.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle).
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution.
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice).
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax-Free Bikes.

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 into 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:

We are 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.