Senior Quantity Surveyor - Commercial

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major Projects & Connections

South of England / London

Permanent

Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary

Freedom's Major Projects & Connections team are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to be based on flexible Hybrid working Home & site in London.  

Reporting into the Project Commercial Manager, this role will support the business unit by managing the contractual and financial elements of a major project undertaken within the Major Projects & Connections business. This includes large electrical and civil works on a major project within London.

In addition, the role will include all other activities to enable successful P&L, cash flow and working capital management.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Contract management of multiple contracts under NEC3/4, JCT & bespoke contract


• 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 fit for purpose


• 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.

What we’re looking for:  

• Previous experience in a 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.


• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or other related discipline (can be substituted by a relevant HNC and suitable experience); - Essential.


• Good MS Excel skills including the use of look ups and pivot tables. - Essential


• Experience with Civil Engineering and Construction projects - Desirable.

Benefits:

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

• Car/Car allowance


• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)


• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution


• 25 days holiday


• 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.


• Personal 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 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.

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