VINCI Building UK
Senior Quantity Surveyor
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VINCI Building has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team.
The successful candidate will take ownership of commercial delivery across various elements of our projects from feasibility to completion. You will need strong contractual knowledge, ideally of NEC form of contracts in order to maintain commercial control of work packages throughout the project lifecycle.
Working as part of the wider London & South regional team, you'll help to ensure projects are procured efficiently, delivered within budget and to the highest quality, whilst exceeding the expectations of our client.
Within This Role You Will
Start Up of New Projects
Develop an understanding of Pre-Contract Management and Project commercial start up procedures.
Procurement
Procure materials and off-site services in an efficient manner as directed ensuring organisations are capable of carrying out the work in accordance with best practice, legal requirements and the VINCI Building procurement procedures and policies. Assist with subcontract procurement in accordance with the procurement schedule timetable, in accordance with the VINCI Building procurement process and policy. Assist in the preparation of work package content sheets. Assist in the preparation of subcontract invitations to tender and evaluate tender returns (time, cost, quality and SHE). Develop an understanding of the importance of the supply chain to deliver continuous improvement in terms of time, cost, quality and learning of all parties.
Applications for Payment and Invoicing
Assist in the timely preparation of valuations, submissions of invoices and receipt of payment. Assist in the prompt preparation and settlement of final accounts.
Cost Control
Develop an understanding of principle unit costs of resources (labour, plant and materials). Assist in the monitoring and management of subcontract costs. Assist in the preparation of material wastage reconciliations. Identify any unnecessary costs and inefficient activities. Assist in the review plant and equipment schedules to ensure efficiency of use.
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Accounting and Reporting
Contribute to the production of accurate and timely CVR reports and forecasts. Develop an understanding of the need for accurate and robust reporting structures. Develop an understanding of the need for an understanding of planning and programming to contribute to accurate progress reporting.
Risk and Opportunity Management
Develop an understanding and identify risks and opportunities in projects.
Change Control
Recognise and record 'Change'. Support early value engineering activities as part of the project team, ensuring all associated costs of change are included within the evaluation.
Programming and Project Controls
Develop a knowledge of programming and sequencing requirements.
Main Contract Administration
Develop an understanding of the contractual relationships between the various parties and 'stakeholders', including the VINCI Building contractual obligations in relation to those interested parties, with particular emphasis to Conditions Precedent.
Essential and Desirable criteria
Essential Criteria
Sub contract & package procurement experience Experience working for a large UK Main Contractor Experience in re-measurement Financial / cost control Appropriate CSCS card Valid driving licence A solid understanding of contract law, in particular NEC forms of contract Reading and accurately interpreting drawings and specifications.
Desirable Criteria
Construction related degree. Experience in new build Healthcare projects
We are VINCI Building
Operating from our network of offices throughout England and Wales, VINCI Building delivers new build, refurbishment and associated fitout works, with particular expertise in the education, healthcare, industrial, air, retail, commercial and mixed-use sectors.
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We focus on technical excellence and experience to sustainably deliver best value for our clients. We understand and respond to the challenges of the modern built environment.
Our goal is always to build strong partnerships with our customers and stakeholders to ensure success by unlocking your strategic vision and turning it into a deliverable scheme. We are active in a wide range of sectors and value bands, allowing us to provide a regional service with national resources.
VINCI Building delivers complex projects and programmes, blending our corporate stability with the local knowledge our teams offer.
Sustainability is at the heart of our approach, and we are committed to respecting and protecting the environment in everything that we do. We take the time to understand and make a positive difference to each community that we work in to ensure that our projects leave a lasting legacy.
Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at VINCI Building is about recognising and celebrating each other's differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process, please contact us directly.
VINCI Building recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.
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