Quantity Surveyor in Newcastle upon Tyne

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Recruiter: EQUANS

Job Hours: Full-time

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EQUANS is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Newcastle on a permanent basis. This is a fulltime role working Monday to Friday. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

To take responsibility, ownership and accountability of the successful management and control all aspects of the commercial / financial and contractual elements of the designated project to control and maximise the companys profitability, protect the companies legal and contractual obligations under the contract and to manage proactively the control of all commercial issues. This is to include ensuring applications and valuations are completed in line with the contract terms and ensuring sub-contractors receive prompt payment and are procured in line with our contractual obligations and Commitments to Subcontractors. In addition, ensuring cost reports and the like are managed, completed on time, and monitored. To understand, implement and adhere to the company SHEQ policy/strategy.

What will you deliver?

Control all expenditure

Reconcile cost/value reports and profit forecasts

To assist the Contract Manager with pre-start planning and programming

Continual use of the sub-contract data base

Sub-contract procurement and commercial management

Management and control of sub-contract accounts and variation accounts

Change management control

Assisting and liaising with the buyers on materials procurement and buying opportunities

To manage the day to day cost control, monitoring and reporting

Develop an understanding of the designated contract, specification and pricing ensuring compliance with conditions throughout

Assist the Contract Manager with subcontractor selection and ensure the chosen subcontractor has the appropriate skill set and capability to deliver the works. Place the appropriate order and all required information to carry out their work

Liaise with the Contract Manager over contractual issues and take action as required

Measure progress, submit valuations, submit final accounts and retention release and monitor receipt of payment in a timely manner in accordance with the contracts

Process subcontractor requests for payment

Completing a monthly cost / valuation report and cash flow for the designated projects

Where appropriate, assist with estimates and negotiations for future projects or phases

Attend project and company related meetings

Ensure the company is neither compromised nor disadvantaged by an contractual or financial arrangement

Manage the costs on a project to ensure both the company and the client is fully advised of the cost situation

Sufficiently manage the financial aspects of the project to ensure the correct safety equipment is used at all times

Be responsible for your safety and others around you

Ensure timely cash flow management for the Client and the group, and the supply change

Assisting the development and training of trainee and assistant surveyors

Maintain and develop professional relationships with the Client, to help future business development

Any other reasonable management request

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, and benefits package, which includes;

25 days annual leave(+ public holidays)

Life Cover equivalent to 3.5 timesannual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

2 corporate social responsibility days per year

Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes

Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme

Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network

24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

Skills and abilities

Excellent verbal communication skills

Excellent level of numeracy

Excellent influencing skills

IT skills MS Office, Excel, Project, Word etc.

Experience

Industry experience in the role of a Quantity Surveyor

Post graduate experience within a surveying position reporting to either a Senior Surveyor or a Commercial Manager

Who are we?

EQUANSis a world leader in energy services with nearly , employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

EQUANS 13, UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

At Equans were committed to delivering a culture where everyones voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans youll find a welcoming and open workplace where youre supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. Youll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young ProfessionalsNetwork) and our Disability Network.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.