Quantity Surveyor NEW Freedom Group Posted today Competitive London 3637

NG Bailey Group; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and services firm in Basildon is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage the contractual and financial elements of diverse projects. The role requires strong NEC3/4 contract management skills and a relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management. Excellent MS Excel skills are essential. As part of a progressive company, you will benefit from competitive salary, car allowance, and flexible benefits to support your career growth and well-being.

Benefits

Car/Car allowance

25 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Quantity Surveyor or similar role.
• Well-developed understanding of various forms of contract, especially NEC3/4.
• Good MS Excel skills including the use of look ups and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractual and financial elements of projects.
• Measurement and valuations of works and final accounts.
• Provide Cash Flow Forecasts and manage invoicing.

Skills

NEC3/4 contract management

Measurement and valuations

Good MS Excel skills

Effective communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Basildon / Essex

Permanent

Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary

Freedom's Network Services team are looking for an additional Quantity Surveyor to be based in Essex (Basildon). Reporting into the Commercial Manager, this role will support the business unit by managing the contractual and financial elements of projects undertaken within the Networks business. This includes electrical and civil frameworks and standalone projects.

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

Key Deliverables

• NEC3/4 and bespoke contract management of multiple contracts
• 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

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 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.

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.

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