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Who We Are And What We Offer
Interested in shaping skylines across the globe?
Multiplex is a premier construction company with a simple purpose: to construct a better future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to help deliver some of the world's most iconic projects, supported by approachable leadership and an inclusive culture that puts our people first.
You will also have access to a range of holistic benefits including:
- Discretionary annual bonus
- 8% company contribution pension
- 25 days annual leave + holiday buy options
- Single private medical cover
- Employee assistance programme
- Virtual GP service
- Competitive parental leave
- Several flexible benefits from season ticket loans, discounted gym memberships to a cycle to work scheme
- Professional career development opportunities and a wealth of learning offerings through the Multiplex Learning Academy
- An industry-leading approach to flexible work to enable better work-life balance
Who We're Looking For
Our people are united by a common belief: that we can outperform in everything we do.
The Quantity Surveyor - Building Services will be an experienced professional that works with the Package Manager and all members of the Package Team, responsible for the commercial performance and administration of the MEP packages. The SQS will have strong technical knowledge of MEP and be able to apply that to commercial considerations, as well as provide support, mentoring and training to less experienced commercial staff on the project.
Other Key Responsibilities Will Include
- To continually and critically monitor and manage the commercial aspects of their packages and assist the Package Team in delivering strategies and actions to mitigate commercial risk and protect profit margins.
- Oversee and carry out all surveying activity in relation to M&E package, working closely with design, planning and construction teams. We'll look to you to ensure forecasted project margins are met, documentation is prepared and quality assurance processes and systems are respected.
- To ensure site supervisory staff are aware of the project's scope of works and inclusions in tender packages.
- Preparing tender packages for M&E subcontract works.
- Responsible for accurate and timely submission of commercial information to the Commercial Team to meet project reporting requirements.
- Work collaboratively with the Package Team to find, develop and manage the process of risk and opportunities through value engineering, programme logic and procurement decisions amongst other things to enhance package profitability.
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What do I need to be successful in this role?
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management or equivalent qualification (preferably RICS accredited).
- Preferably attained or progressing towards RICS or CIOB membership.
Knowledge And Experience Of
- Knowledge of the M&E market including costs of labour & resources and the M&E product market.
- Experience of M&E Quantity Surveying and financial knowledge of construction costs.
- Experience in administering M&E sub-contract accounts to final agreement, with a successful run of closures of these accounts with the client.
- Correctly pricing a Client Change for submission.
- Evaluation of an application and of variations received from a sub-contractor, negotiations for variation agreement.
- Production of an application for payment to the Client.
- Testing and Commissioning of the Project and the contractual obligations in this regard, project Completion and Handover obligations.
- Key clauses of the Head Contract and the Sub-Contract and how they link together.
- EWN's and draft Notices of Delay.
- Production of information for Commercial Team for final account negotiations.
- Cost Control and Cash Management.
- Correct production of certificates for payment.
- Produce a “Payless” notice in-line with contract requirements.
- Insurances and what coverage different insurances give, production and issue of insurance claim and input with Loss Adjuster.
- Bonds and warranties and what they mean and what they cover including durations.
- Understand and evaluate entitlements to Extensions of Time / Loss & Expense / Claims and/or disputes relating to outstanding payments to sub-contractors.
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A Note On Diversity
Diversity is about celebrating the ways we are all different and appreciating the unique qualities that every employee brings. We invite applications from people of all genders, cultures and walks of life. Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups are less like to apply for roles if they don't meet every qualification. So even if you don't match all the criteria - if you are passionate about helping to construct a better future, we'd love to hear from you.
We are committed to providing a barrier-free work environment and can support with reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Talent Acquisition team during your conversation with them.
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