Senior Quantity Surveyor

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Full time
Location: Manchester
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Job offered by: VVB Engineering (UK) Ltd
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Category:
Who we are

VVB delivers sustainable mechanical, electrical and telecommunication engineering solutions with expertise and long-standing experience across Rail, Highways, Power, and Tunnels. Our approach to projects always takes into account the best interests of our clients, our people and our environment.

At VVB, our CORE values shape our behaviour and are apparent in everything we do:

C

Care & Collaboration

O

Opportunity & Ownership

R

Responsibility & Respect

E

Excellence & End Result Focus

This is a pivotal position within our Commercial team providing support to our projects, ensuring they run in accordance with the budgeted forecast and maximizing profit through robust cost control.

What we offer

Competitive salaries and yearly appraisals

Travel expenses to locations outside of your contracted location

Perkbox giving you 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts and wellbeing tools

3 x Life Assurance covered under the VVB Group Life Assurance scheme

Private Medical Insurance scheme, inclusive of an online private GP

Pension scheme (4% ER and 5% EE)

25 days holiday + bank holidays (3-4 to be used for Christmas shut down)

Key Responsibilities

Work with and support the Project Manager(s) on a daily basis to ensure projects meet commercial and financial targets

Build strong and collaborative relationships with clients and suppliers

Contribute to regular and accurate reporting to the Commercial Manager

Accountable for the project budget and determine regular commercial forecasts

Carry out valuations for payment applications

Manage project sub-contractor and supplier accounts

Identify, notify, value and agree change

Work with the Commercial Manager to maximize recovery of contractual entitlements

Ensure Works are managed in accordance with contract terms

Ensure that all contemporary records are kept by the project team

Support any tender processes as required

Promote and maintain professional working relationships

Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies

What we are looking for

Essential:

Demonstrable use and understanding of standard forms of contract

Adept knowledge of MS packages including Excel, Project and Word

A working understanding of valuation techniques of construction works

Ability to use programme analysis and measurement of Earned Value

Able to use accounting concepts and forecasting cost and value

Understands tools for managing project and business costs

Desired:

Detailed knowledge of NEC contracts

Knowledge of JCT contracts

Qualifications:

Essential:

Educated to A Level standard or equivalent

Desired:

Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Professional memberships such as RICS, CIOB, ICES or equivalent

Holds a valid CSCS card

Hold a full UK driver’s license

You will be required to travel to sites and offices as needed. In return, we offer a competitive salary and package including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private medical insurance, pension scheme and more!

VVB values the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all prospective and current employees with dignity. All employees must demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm in promoting the principles of equality in employment and service delivery.

Does VVB sound like a company you would like to work for? Send us your CV on the VVB Careers Microsite.

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