Quantity Surveyor in Northampton - CV-Library

I am recruiting exclusively for a Quantity Surveyor to join a leading FM provider in the UK, covering projects across Northampton which include refurb and maintenance projects on PFI Contracts.

Our client has a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join their Complex facilities Team on a full time, permanent basis for a 12 month period. This role is based in Northampton and will offer hybrid working.

The purpose of the role is to implement commercial best practice to maximise value and minimise risk and cost to the business.
You will ensure compliance with the systems, processes and procedures to deliver post contract management on the Northampton Schools PFI Contract.

The Northampton schools contract is a PFI contract where our client manages and delivers a variety of facilities management services including life cycle, capex and maintenance works in a fast paced, challenging business environment.

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

If you are looking to get involved with a progressive company, willing to give you the support and guidance required to complete the role and potentially move within the business at the end of the contract, this role could be for you!

Our client is looking for experience in the FM sector or similar, such as building services and commercial building maintenance. Strong contractual knowledge and experience is required for the role working on PFI contracts.

You will be responsible for:

* Implement commercial processes to ensure contractual entitlement is realised

* Creation of robust coding structures to facilitate accurate cost capture

* Management of Subcontractor accounts in line with agreed subcontract documentation

* Play a leading role in the Management Team reporting into the divisional structure

* Work within the strict deadlines required under the Contract(s) and as required by the Company

* Prepare commercial reports including Cost Value Reconciliations and cash flow forecasts alongside finance colleagues

* Leading on the production of weekly/monthly cost and value reconciliations and forecasts and advising the Project Manager/Senior Commercial Manager thereof

* Manage all aspects of subcontract procurement and payment

* Support the tender processes and strategy as required

* Provide commercial and financial feed-back to the relevant support functions

* Provide commercial support to other contracts as required / directed

* With each application for payment submit final anticipated Client outturn costs

* Submit in a timely manner Change Requests, with price and programme effects, for subsequent agreement

* Provide sound commercial and contractual advice to the Account Manager and other team members

We want to hear from you if you have:

* Degree qualification (RICS accredited or equivalent), or able to demonstrate a proven track record in quantity surveying / commercial management with significant experience in a senior role

* Competent in basic computer skills

* Strong commercial and financial acumen

* Ability to time-manage, set priorities and work to strict deadlines

* Solid and structured methodical style of working

* Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products especially Excel and Word

* Strong desire to further Client relationships whilst ensuring that contractual entitlements are not compromised

* Team player

* Determination to develop and coach junior members of the commercial team

* Ability to work under pressure

* Good communication skills

* Good negotiation skills

* Sound knowledge of contracts

If this great opportunity is attractive to you can you please reach out asap to discuss in more detail