Expired
Quantity Surveyor
Company
Datalec Precision Installations
Location
Hertfordshire
Employment Hours
Full Time
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
Job Requirements/Description
Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Cuffley, Hertfordshire
Salary: Competitive
Travel: Flexibility to travel as required
Job Summary:
The Quantity Surveyor will oversee all financial aspects of Data Centre projects, managing multiple projects simultaneously. Collaborating closely with Project Managers, Operations Directors, and the Commercial team to deliver commercially sound projects and drive the success of the business. This role involves evaluating, negotiating, managing, and mitigating commercial and contractual risks associated with DPI contracts. The Quantity Surveyor will provide commercial insights and identify opportunities to maximise commercial benefit, contributing to the Commercial team's success through proactive management, strategic advice, and strong cross-departmental relationships.
Core Duties & Responsibilities
Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, proactively controlling costs through commercial activities and agreeing detailed costs plans with the Commercial Manager.
Administer cost/variation procedures up and downstream throughout the project lifecycle.
Conduct full contract surveying duties, including establishing the effect of variations, settlement of accounts, and disputes.
Prepare cost value comparison (profit & loss) reports for monthly review.
Evaluate, negotiate, and manage commercial and contractual risks. Ensure commercial assessment of bids and projects, identifying risks, using appropriate management tools and adhering to processes.
Provide advice on commercial opportunities and savings to the management and project team.
Ensure timely and appropriate contract notices and correspondence are issued.
Conduct monthly valuations to ensure financial accuracy and complete post project reviews.
Advise, guide, and support on procurement strategies, compiling subcontract orders and material purchase orders.
Liaise with clients to ensure their requirements are met and provide regular updates on project progress, attending client meetings as required.
Maintain detailed project documentation, including financial reports and contract variations. Run weekly cost reports and review with the project managers to highlight variances on each project.
Adhere to business processes and operations within the Construction ERP Management system.
Mentor and support junior members of the commercial department.
Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives, keeping abreast of industry trends and advancements in quantity surveying.
Represent the business, upholding our core values and behaviours with all internal and external customers, clients and third parties
Maintain business and client confidentiality, adhering to applicable Data Protection regulations and Information Security Standards in line with company, and group policies and procedures.
Qualifications: Skills and Experience
Minimum of 3 years' experience in Quantity Surveying or a related role.
A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field is preferable but not required.
Strong knowledge of commercial and contractual management. Familiarity with construction processes, building materials, and architectural drawings.
Experience with cost management software and Construction ERP systems.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address project challenges.
Competent time management and organisational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring timely and compliant delivery.
Ability to work under pressure and deliver results to tight deadlines.
High level of attention to detail to ensure all processes and safety protocols are meticulously followed.
Excellent numerical and IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office, Excel, Project, and Word.
Driving license preferable and willingness to travel within Europe if required.
Values & Behaviours:
DPI Values
Dedication Precision Integrity
Behaviours
Inspiration - Has a clear vision of where to go and the ability to articulate it. Empowers people to implement our vision and strategy. Great communicator who captures the imagination, generating trust and commitment.
Team Spirit - Thinks about "we" not "me"; we do this together. Brings purpose to the team to make it a cohesive unit. Knows when to seek help and when to give it. Prepared to take action to address issues for the good of the team and celebrate others' successes.
Self-Awareness - Emotionally intelligent; has empathy for others and gets the best out of people by meeting them on their terms. Great at building rapport with colleagues and customers; knows that their behavior impacts on the performance of others and adapts approach to achieve the best results.
Achievement - Always striving to be the best and consistently delivers. High performer: bringing high energy, competence and making the right decisions to get things done.
Tenacity - Relentless in the pursuit of their goals. Excellent at solving problems and overcoming obstacles; seeing the challenges before others see them and taking action, to avoid them becoming problems. Sees setbacks as opportunities and becomes stronger in adversity.
Influence - Highly skilled at getting others committed to the goal. Confident, enthusiastic and encourages creativity. Understands the needs of stakeholders and as a result, engages them.
Our Vision
To compete at the highest standards in data centre fit-out, MEP construction and managed services throughout Europe and beyond.
Our Mission
Continue to develop and deliver products and services unparalleled in terms of quality.
Retain our clients, broaden our breadth of service identifying closely with their changing requirements.
Execute a robust H&S and Wellbeing strategy. Consider and implement wherever possible initiatives that relate to environmental improvements.
Our Strategy
People - Build an organisation capable of managing the business we will become. Recruit and retain and develop the best industry professionals. Health, Safety and Wellbeing remain paramount, for our employees and clients.
Products - must address an industry need. We must have differentiators such as assured quality, modularisation, and off-site construction techniques. Datalec's commitment to quality is unsurpassed in the industry, we seek perfection. New products and services must be delivered to the same exacting standards.
Purpose - relates both to our clients and our organisation. We need to understand both how to be able to confidently present our solutions and product strategy to the market. Separately, we create a working environment that promotes and rewards employees fairly, actively supporting a culture of transparency and mutual respect.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Experience:
Quantity Surveying: 3 years (required)
Data Centre construction: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Location:
Cuffley EN6 (required)
Willingness to travel:
25% (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Location: Cuffley, Hertfordshire
Salary: Competitive
Travel: Flexibility to travel as required
Job Summary:
The Quantity Surveyor will oversee all financial aspects of Data Centre projects, managing multiple projects simultaneously. Collaborating closely with Project Managers, Operations Directors, and the Commercial team to deliver commercially sound projects and drive the success of the business. This role involves evaluating, negotiating, managing, and mitigating commercial and contractual risks associated with DPI contracts. The Quantity Surveyor will provide commercial insights and identify opportunities to maximise commercial benefit, contributing to the Commercial team's success through proactive management, strategic advice, and strong cross-departmental relationships.
Core Duties & Responsibilities
Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, proactively controlling costs through commercial activities and agreeing detailed costs plans with the Commercial Manager.
Administer cost/variation procedures up and downstream throughout the project lifecycle.
Conduct full contract surveying duties, including establishing the effect of variations, settlement of accounts, and disputes.
Prepare cost value comparison (profit & loss) reports for monthly review.
Evaluate, negotiate, and manage commercial and contractual risks. Ensure commercial assessment of bids and projects, identifying risks, using appropriate management tools and adhering to processes.
Provide advice on commercial opportunities and savings to the management and project team.
Ensure timely and appropriate contract notices and correspondence are issued.
Conduct monthly valuations to ensure financial accuracy and complete post project reviews.
Advise, guide, and support on procurement strategies, compiling subcontract orders and material purchase orders.
Liaise with clients to ensure their requirements are met and provide regular updates on project progress, attending client meetings as required.
Maintain detailed project documentation, including financial reports and contract variations. Run weekly cost reports and review with the project managers to highlight variances on each project.
Adhere to business processes and operations within the Construction ERP Management system.
Mentor and support junior members of the commercial department.
Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives, keeping abreast of industry trends and advancements in quantity surveying.
Represent the business, upholding our core values and behaviours with all internal and external customers, clients and third parties
Maintain business and client confidentiality, adhering to applicable Data Protection regulations and Information Security Standards in line with company, and group policies and procedures.
Qualifications: Skills and Experience
Minimum of 3 years' experience in Quantity Surveying or a related role.
A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field is preferable but not required.
Strong knowledge of commercial and contractual management. Familiarity with construction processes, building materials, and architectural drawings.
Experience with cost management software and Construction ERP systems.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address project challenges.
Competent time management and organisational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring timely and compliant delivery.
Ability to work under pressure and deliver results to tight deadlines.
High level of attention to detail to ensure all processes and safety protocols are meticulously followed.
Excellent numerical and IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office, Excel, Project, and Word.
Driving license preferable and willingness to travel within Europe if required.
Values & Behaviours:
DPI Values
Dedication Precision Integrity
Behaviours
Inspiration - Has a clear vision of where to go and the ability to articulate it. Empowers people to implement our vision and strategy. Great communicator who captures the imagination, generating trust and commitment.
Team Spirit - Thinks about "we" not "me"; we do this together. Brings purpose to the team to make it a cohesive unit. Knows when to seek help and when to give it. Prepared to take action to address issues for the good of the team and celebrate others' successes.
Self-Awareness - Emotionally intelligent; has empathy for others and gets the best out of people by meeting them on their terms. Great at building rapport with colleagues and customers; knows that their behavior impacts on the performance of others and adapts approach to achieve the best results.
Achievement - Always striving to be the best and consistently delivers. High performer: bringing high energy, competence and making the right decisions to get things done.
Tenacity - Relentless in the pursuit of their goals. Excellent at solving problems and overcoming obstacles; seeing the challenges before others see them and taking action, to avoid them becoming problems. Sees setbacks as opportunities and becomes stronger in adversity.
Influence - Highly skilled at getting others committed to the goal. Confident, enthusiastic and encourages creativity. Understands the needs of stakeholders and as a result, engages them.
Our Vision
To compete at the highest standards in data centre fit-out, MEP construction and managed services throughout Europe and beyond.
Our Mission
Continue to develop and deliver products and services unparalleled in terms of quality.
Retain our clients, broaden our breadth of service identifying closely with their changing requirements.
Execute a robust H&S and Wellbeing strategy. Consider and implement wherever possible initiatives that relate to environmental improvements.
Our Strategy
People - Build an organisation capable of managing the business we will become. Recruit and retain and develop the best industry professionals. Health, Safety and Wellbeing remain paramount, for our employees and clients.
Products - must address an industry need. We must have differentiators such as assured quality, modularisation, and off-site construction techniques. Datalec's commitment to quality is unsurpassed in the industry, we seek perfection. New products and services must be delivered to the same exacting standards.
Purpose - relates both to our clients and our organisation. We need to understand both how to be able to confidently present our solutions and product strategy to the market. Separately, we create a working environment that promotes and rewards employees fairly, actively supporting a culture of transparency and mutual respect.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Experience:
Quantity Surveying: 3 years (required)
Data Centre construction: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Location:
Cuffley EN6 (required)
Willingness to travel:
25% (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Company
Datalec Precision Installations
Location
Hertfordshire
Employment Hours
Full Time
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary