Senior Quantity Surveyor

EQUANS are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to be based in Manchester. This is a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, car allowance, bonus and benefits package.

General Overview

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the SQS will manage the day-to-day commercial control, reporting and management of projects from inception to completion ensuring effective and efficient financial management.

It is also essential that the SQS undertakes financial management and accurate reportage, in accordance with company procedures.

To manage the day-to-day commercial control, reporting and management of projects from inception to completion ensuring effective and efficient financial management.

To carry out key commercial tasks such as subcontract procurement and management, site measurement, internal and external valuations, cash collection, Management of change orders, Cost Value reportage, Performance Reviews.

To work closely with the operational team to drive productivity, efficiencies and value

To be responsible for a small commercial team

Key Accountabilities

 Subcontract procurement and order placement

• Production of enquires.
• Obtaining quotations and completing comparisons.
• Order value negotiations and agreements.
• Ensure subcontractors price is in line with our supply chain agreements to maximise rebates.
• Appoint subcontractor and complete Pre Order Meeting.
• Administration of order documents.

Subcontract Account Management

• Monthly valuation assessment and administration.
• Monitor and record works complete.
• Administration of payments in line with agreed payment dates.
• Forecasting final accounts through to completion.
• Agreement of final accounts and obtainment of Final Account Indemnity form upon completion.

Monthly cost value reports

• Completion of initial internal value split within cost value report to determine value within each discipline.
• Completion of cost projection for duration of scheme across all elements to establish projected final cost.
• Produce accurate cost information for monthly Cost Value Report.
• Completion of Cost Value Report by inputting accurate costs.
• Updating internal value in line with most recent projected final account.
• Updating projected cost for the duration of scheme.
• Ensure Subcontract and Material liabilities are input accurately.
• Completion of Contribution Action Plan.
• Ensure cash position updated accurately.
• Attend budget meetings with site team.
• Production of performance review document for senior management.
• Present current Cost Value Report to senior management during performance review.

Management of change orders/variation accounts

• Accurately record occurrence of any change orders; whether client or contractor led.
• Pricing of change order to establish cost and value.
• Production of early warning notice / change order for submission to client.
• Update Cost Value Report ensuring both cost and value are updated prior to monthly report.
• Update projected final account to be submitted to client with monthly valuation claim.
• Value engineering process to ensure best value for client and to maximise internal contribution.

External valuations

• Produce accurate information from site measures and subcontract accounts to enable the completion of the monthly external valuations.
• Produce accurate information on change orders to enable the completion of monthly external valuations.
• Production of external valuation; ensuring cash position is maximised.
• Update projected final account to be submitted to client with monthly valuation claim.
• Update cash flow to be submitted to client with monthly valuation claim.
• Ensure interim certificate is obtained by the 7^th of the month.

Internal valuations

• Produce accurate information from site measures and subcontract accounts to enable the completion of the monthly internal valuation.
• Produce accurate information on change orders to enable the completion of monthly internal valuation.
• Production of internal valuations prior to completion of monthly Cost Value Report.

 

What can we offer you?

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

• Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 3 times annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes

Who are we looking for?

Experience

• Experience of planning, organising and prioritising workload whilst maintaining high levels of accuracy
• Soft skills encompassing empathy, understanding and listening
• Knowledge of social housing contracts including responsive repairs, voids, cyclical works and planned works is a must

Skills and abilities

• High level of interpersonal skills (i.e. listening skills)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good understanding of budget forecasting, cashflow and CVR reporting
• Experienced of managing a small team and is able to demonstrate the ability to develop team members
• Proficient in using Microsoft Outlook, Excel and word

Key Attributes

• Team Player.
• Confident and able to communicate effectively with internal and external clients;
• Ability to multitask;
• Well organised;
• Good time management skills;
• Self motivated; and
• Enthusiastic.

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 building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.

Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.

Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence – empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.

As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey.”

We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview.  To find out more about this scheme please click here.

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.