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Senior Quantity Surveyor - Commercial

1 day ago

Taunton

Bridgewater Permanent – Full Time Competitive (DOE) Car/ Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits Summary Freedom's Major Projects & Connections team have an exciting opportunity and are looking for a Project Based Senior Quantity Surveyor to be based near Bridgewater, TA7 with the view to moving onto future projects following the completion of this one. The wider Major Projects and Connections team is based out of either Farringdon, London or Leeds, West Yorkshire. Reporting into the Senior Commercial Manager, this role will support the business unit by managing the contractual and financial elements of a major project undertaken within the Major Projects & Connections business. This includes large electrical and civil works on a major project within London. In addition, the role will include all other activities to enable successful P&L, cash flow and working capital management. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Comply with the company’s Health and Safety standards ensuring that the safety first and foremost message is visible and alive throughout all activities relating to the activities they complete. Provide leadership within the commercial and wider teams; in line with company standards and values, working to maximise the potential of both the teams and the individuals within them. Contract management of multiple contracts under NEC3/4, JCT & bespoke contract 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 suitable 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. Establishment and chair of monthly project reviews Strong knowledge of the business unit's financial targets and forecasting with an understanding of how each element of the forecast is structured, and a focus on working with the Operations team to ensure that this is met every month. What we’re looking for: Previous experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor or similar role Significant Experience of responsibility for the commercial performance of projects A well-developed understanding of various forms of contract, in particularNEC3/4, with the ability to apply these skills in a practical fashion to live projects Experience with Civil Engineering and Construction projects - Desirable. A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or other related discipline (can be substituted by a relevant HNC and suitable experience) Good MS Excel skills including the use of look ups and pivot tables Why Join Us? At NG Bailey, 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. LI-CN1 LI-hybrid Freedomc272c101-f45c-4783-b4a0-50ad222b87c0

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