Quantity Surveyor

At GRAHAM, we are a leading Total FM provider and a trusted partner, dedicated to enhancing our clients experiences and delivering a seamless service environment. Through your contribution, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of efficient, high-quality outcomes across our operations. Driven by sustained growth and with an annual turnover exceeding £1bn, we are committed to investing in our people and creating an environment where individuals can thrive and develop.

This position will require an experienced Quantity Surveyor to lead on all commercial activities within a number of contracts in London region. Working as part of the commercial team you will contribute to the effective delivery of a prestigious contract within government and education sectors. You will be part of a team providing commercial support to the operational teams, delivering planned & reactive maintenance, minor and major works projects across a number of contracts throughout the UK.

Therefore, you must be willing to travel across a variety of contracts/sites as required.

Location:

Greater London (primarily North London, with occasional travel to West London) Hours Per Week:
Monday - Friday, 40 Hours Job Type: Permanent / Full Time The Quantity Surveyor will:
Ensure timely submission of account applications. Prepare and submit Contract interim valuations. Prepare and submit variation claims. Prepare interim cost reports including P/L report. Prepare anticipated Final costs versus Final Forecast Recovery. Lead on all minor/major works in terms of commercial pricing and completion of tender input. Close liaison with the client(s) commercial teams. Payment of subcontractor accounts as and when required.

Prepare and issue subcontract documents. Set-up and keep up to date RFI/COI Schedules in conjunction with the Contract Managers. Report on buying gains/losses including the reporting of any future potential financial problems. Negotiate rates/prices with subcontractors. Attend progress / commercial meetings and represent the company in a commercial capacity Prepare and update cashflow/expenditure profiles. Manage contract WIP reduction, sales revenue and profit targets.

Work closely with the Contract teams; ensure optimum delivery of contracts whilst exercising control of costs, procurement, and management of the supply chain. Work closely with the billing manager to continually improve and innovate cost reporting and invoicing for contracts. This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the job title and the range of duties to be undertaken.

It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals. About You

Essential Criteria Demonstrate up to 3 years previous experience in a Quantity Surveyor role particularly within Hard FM Maintenance contracts Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the market Demonstrate strong communication skills

Experience of managing profit and loss accounts and working to budgetary targets Sound project management track record Initiating, drafting and reviewing documents Excellent negotiation skills Experience in a variety of Schedules NSR & BCIS Demonstrate proficiency in IT applications- e.g. MS Word, Excel Full UK Driving Licence Demonstrate a sound knowledge of commercial and contractual issues in relation to Facilities Management and NEC 4 3rd Level Qualification (HNC or similar) Desirable Criteria

Experience of working within the blue light and educational sectors Experience in open book accounting contracts