Senior Quantity Surveyor - Commercial

Senior Quantity Surveyor
Leeds, 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.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

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?

At Freedom, we believe in attracting and retaining the best talent by offering great benefits and career progression opportunities, including:

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 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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