London (Hybrid)

Permanent

Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary

 Freedom's Major Projects & Connections team are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to be based on flexible hybrid working, from home and our London office, with site visits across the UK.  

Reporting into the Senior Quantity Surveyor, this role will support the business unit by managing the contractual and financial elements of projects undertaken within the Major Projects & Connections business. This includes large electrical and civil works on projects across the UK.

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:

• Contract management of multiple contracts under NEC3/4, JCT & bespoke contracts
• 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 fit for purpose
• Provide Cash Flow Forecasts
• CVR creation and management
• Establishment and chair of monthly project reviews
• Managing disputes and defects processes with clients and subcontractors
• Attending client progress meetings.
• 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. 

What we’re looking for:

If the above sounds exciting and something you're well versed in, then we'd love to hear from you!

•  Previous experience in a Quantity Surveyor or similar role - Essential
• A well-developed understanding of various forms of contract, in particular NEC3/4, with the ability to apply these skills in a practical fashion to live projects - Essential.
• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or other related discipline (can be substituted by a relevant HNC and suitable experience); - Essential.
• Good MS Excel skills including the use of look ups and pivot tables. - Essential
• Experience with Civil Engineering, Utilities and Construction projects - Desirable.

Benefits:

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people.  Some of what you can expect includes: 

• 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 Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
• Personal development programme

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

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