Senior Quantity Surveyor

Who we are

VVB delivers sustainable mechanical, electrical and telecommunication engineering solutions with expertise and long-standing experience across Rail, Highways, Power, and Tunnels. Combining robust processes with specialist agility. Our approach to projects always takes into account the best interests of our clients, our people and our environment.

At VVB, our CORE values shape our behaviour and are apparent in everything we do. Not only are these values central to the entire VVB ethos, but each letter also represents a pillar of our company vision.

C Care & Collaboration

O Opportunity & Ownership

R Responsibility & Respect

E Excellence & End Result Focus

This is a pivotal position within our Commercial team providing support our projects, to ensure projects are running in accordance to the budgeted forecast, and to maximise profit through robust cost control and the optimisation of variations to the Works. The role may be working on a singular major project or number of smaller projects within a framework(s).

What we offer

- Competitive salaries and yearly appraisals
- Travel expenses to locations outside of your contracted location
- Perkbox giving you 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts and wellbeing tools
- 3 x Life Assurance covered under the VVB Group Life Assurance scheme, provided by Canada Life
- Private Medical Insurance scheme, provided by BUPA, inclusive of an online private GP
- Pension scheme (4% ER and 5% EE)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (3-4 to be used for Christmas shut down)

Key Responsibilities.

• Work with and support the Project Manager(s) on a daily basis, to ensure projects are meeting commercial and financial targets
• Build strong and collaborative relationships with your client and supplier counterparts
• Contribute to regular and accurate reporting to the Commercial Manager on/for: PHR/CVR/Cash Flow/Weekly Updates etc
• Accountable and responsible for the project budget and to determine regular commercial forecasts
• Carry out valuations for the purpose of initial, interim and final payment applications
• Manage project sub-contractor and supplier accounts in line with the agreed subcontracts and to align with any upstream contractual requirements
• Identify, notify, value and agree change (variations, compensation events, claims)
• Work with the Commercial Manager to maximise the recovery of all contractual entitlements
• Ensure the Works are managed in accordance with the terms of the contract and any conditions precedent therein, not least regarding the times for giving notices and making applications
• Ensure that all contemporary records are kept by the project team members for use in supporting claims, extensions of time, and the evaluation of variations
• Support any tender processes as required
• Promote and maintain professional working relationships
• Identify project risks and develop and implement mitigation strategies to minimise the commercial effect of said risk

What we are looking for

Essential:

• Demonstrable use and understanding of standard forms of contract
• Adept knowledge of MS packages inc, Excel, Project and Word
• A working understanding of valuation techniques of construction works including elemental cost analysis of items such as labour, materials, plant, sub-contract and general expenses
• Ability to use programme analysis and measurement of Earned Value
• Able to use accounting concepts and forecasting cost and value based on programme and scope of works
• Understands and has used tools for the management of project and business costs including the use of cost saving techniques

Desired:

• Detailed knowledge of NEC contracts
• Knowledge of JCT contracts

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Educated to A Level standard or equivalent

Desired:

• Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying, or equivalent
• Professional memberships such as RICS, CIOB, ICES or equivalent
• Holds a valid CSCS card
• Hold a full UK driver s license

You will be required to travel to sites and offices as and when required, in line with COVID-19 guidelines. In return we offer a competitive salary and package including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private medical insurance, pension scheme and more!

VVB values the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all prospective and current employees with dignity regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All employees must demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm in promoting the principles of equality in employment and service delivery.