Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Leeds (Hybrid) Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

About the Role

Freedom have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the business and work from our Leeds head office. In this role you will be working on a broad range of construction projects involving underground cabling, overhead lines and substation projects. You'll be responsible for the commercial delivery of projects from feasibility design through to handover to the client, working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that all requirements are met.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will have the opportunity to work on frameworks for high-profile clients and iconic projects, ensuring that all your work is completed to the highest standard. You will be involved in every aspect of the project from initial feasibility, budget estimates, pre-contract bill of quantities and tender production, through to post-contract valuation and final account of completed projects.

Key Deliverables

• Ensure robust cost and value management and the completion of monthly CVRs
• Ensure both the client and supply contracts are robust and adequate for the scope
• Provide Cash Flow Forecasts
• Measurement and valuations of works for applications
• Cost variations and final accounts with clients and suppliers
• Identify and notify Early Warnings and Compensation Events
• Establishment and chairing of monthly project reviews
• Managing the dispute and defects process with the Client
• Attend Client progress meetings
• Follow procedures for Client Work Approval
• Post Audit of works commercially
• Manage Invoicing and Debts
• Effective communication with all levels of personnel
• Supply chain management
• Provide innovative ideas and support continuous improvement

Requirements

• Experience of providing pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying services on projects within the construction industry utilising NEC3 contracts
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying
• MRICS qualified – Desirable

Benefits

• Competitive salary on offer
• Car / Car Allowance
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7/365 Employee Assistance Programme to support mental health and wellbeing (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance and Tax-Free Bikes
• Personal 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.