Project Quantity Surveyor

EQUANS is looking for a Project Quantity Surveyor to join our refurbishment team, this is a full time permanent role.  Our head office base is Hatfield, your time will be split between office work in Hatfield and sites across London and the South East.

This role is to work as part of our refurbishment team on social housing properties, you will be competing internal and external works on projects of circa 5 million.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and keen to start their career with Equans. You will have experience in both refurbishments and social housing. We offer the opportunity to join a well-established team and progress in your career with us.

In return we offer is a competitive market salary based on your skills and experience. As well as a company vehicle and benefits package. 

What will you deliver? 

• Management and control of sub-contract accounts, variation accounts, procurement and commercial management on a designated project(s)
• Post-tender internal and external pricing analysis/assessment for sign-off whilst ensuring within budget
• Conduct contract risk and opportunity assessment to identify these areas and plan for them accordingly to ensure pricing remains on budget without undermining Health and Safety.
• Develop an understanding of the designated contract, specification and pricing ensuring compliance with conditions throughout
• Measure progress, submit valuations, submit final accounts and retention release, process subcontractor requests for payment and monitor receipt of payment in a timely manner.
• Completing a monthly cost / valuation report and cash flow for the designation project(s)
• To manage the day to day cost control, monitoring and reporting on a designated project(s) ensuring timely cash flow management for the Client and the group, and the supply chain
• Complete QS documentation (i.e. client invoices) within deadlines ahead of MQS approval to ensure the business doesn’t occur any late payments
• Assist the Estimating team with pre-tender due diligence to ensure consistent commercial goals, assist with estimates and negotiations for future projects or phases.
• Attend project and company related meetings
• Ensure the company is neither compromise nor disadvantaged by a 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
• Process subcontractor requests for payment and issue of notices in line with the HGCRA

What can we offer you? 

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

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays) 
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual 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? 

• Relevant Project QS experience
• Social housing and refurbishment experience
• Experience working for a main contractor
• Experience or knowledge of CVRs
• Experience with excellent influencing and negotiation skills with the supply chain and/or external clients to ensure the business maximises profit throughout contract schemes
• Excellent level of numeracy and verbal communication skills
• IT skills
• Full clean UK driving license

Who are we? 

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 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’ 13,500 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 we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s 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 you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) 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.