Senior Quantity Surveyor
Equans Data Centers is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to be based on a Data Center project in Newport, South Wales.
The Senior Quantity Surveyor will work with the project teams and assist managing the commercial performance of the projects. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will provide expert advice on all commercial aspects of the projects including the management of costs and contractual matters.
What you will deliver?
- Carry out the commercial activities to meet the project objectives, by providing advice, guidance and support to the project team.
- Ensure compliance and governance in respect to various forms of contract including JCT, NEC etc.
- Handle the contract and execute financial reviews and continually monitor projected costs and control within budget.
- Take ownerships of and be responsible for the project cost budget and provide guidance and direction as required.
- Ensure variations to the contracts are priced and agreed at the earliest opportunity.
- Ensure commercial control of projects are maintained in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Fulfil Health & Safety responsibilities by adherence to the requirements of the Company's Health & Safety Policy and Health & Safety Management Plans.
What we can offer you?
On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance and benefits package, which includes;
- 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
- Life Cover equivalent to 4 times annual salary
- Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance (Family Cover)
- 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
- Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
- Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
- Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
Who are we looking for?
- A Senior Quantity Surveyor with proven experience in the construction/M&E sector.
- The ability to communicate, influence and challenge to deliver results.
- Excellent team working skills and experience of dealing with project teams.
- Experience of working with a main contractor or large subcontractor.
- The ability to identify risk in project and implement and manage risks, procedures and contingencies.
Who are we?
We are a strategic data center partner delivering every aspect of general contractor design, build, and commissioning for major data centers across Europe to provide new build, fit-out, complex retrofit, and upgrade through one point of contact.
Leveraging decades of experience with Bouygues Energies & Services and Equans in data centers, we deliver to every aspect of client needs through sustainability, health and safety, and wider engineering considerations. At Equans Data Centers, we’re unique in our ability to bring clients complete in-house expertise across many facets of consulting, architecture, construction, and engineering. We are a true combination of global standardisation and local on-the-ground expert teams in every key European country to ensure the right level of localisation. We have total control of our supply chain, with the robustness of a global and European leader in construction behind us. And our most highly qualified and expert teams are focused on client success above all.
This enables us to deliver data centers with the best possible quality, speed to delivery, and high repeatability and scalability – to realise client needs for cost transparency, low risk, continual availability, innovation, and certainty of planning and outcomes.
With more than 1,200 highly skilled employees, across 8 European countries, Equans has delivered over 300,000m2 of data halls, exceeding 500MW of IT space for major Data Centers providers such as VIRTUS Data Centers, Digital Reality, Equinix, Vantage Data Centers, Stack Infrastructure, Cloud HQ and many others.
Equans Data Centers is positioned to meet and exceed the increasingly demanding planning and capacity needs of hyperscaler and colocation businesses across Europe.
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.
Managing Quantity Surveyor
EQUANS are recruiting for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to be based in Oldham. This is a permanent full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On
offer is a competitive salary, car allowance, bonus and benefits package.
General Overview
To assist the Commercial Manager with effective financial management during pre-commencement stage in order to reduce risk and increase target contribution prior to commencement on site.
To play a fundamental role within the site team to ensure the efficient delivery of each scheme. It is also essential that the SQS undertakes financial management and accurate reportage, in accordance with company procedures.
To assist the CM in financial pre-commencement activities such as pricing of works for submission to client, appointment of consultants, initial subcontract negotiations.
To carry out key commercial tasks such as bonus payments, subcontract procurement and management, site measurement, internal and external valuations, Management of change orders, Cost Value reportage, Performance Reviews – all in accordance with the Quantity Surveyors Manual and Training Plan.
Key Accountabilities
Within the Business
- Promote the Company Mission and participate in Company Training and Development.
- Maximise profitability and cash benefit for the company.
- To build up relationships with site teams, office staff, clients and their representatives.
- Continue personal professional development.
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 7th 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 2 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
- Industry experience in the role of a Quantity Surveyor
- 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 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.
Quantity Surveyor
EQUANS are recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to be based in the North West. This is a permanent full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a salary up to £55,000, car allowance, bonus and benefits package.
General Overview
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 in order to control and maximise the company’s 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 also 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.
Key Accountabilities
- 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, car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes;
- Pension Scheme
- 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
- Life Cover equivalent to 2 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
- Industry experience in the role of a Quantity Surveyor within a Social Housing environment
- Post graduate experience within a surveying position reporting to either a Senior Surveyor or a Commercial Manager
- Experience of social housing, including responsive repairs, void refurbishments, compliancy services and planned maintenance works
Skills and abilities
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Excellent level of numeracy
- Excellent influencing skills
- IT skills – MS Office, Excel, Project, Word etc.
Key Attributes
- Excellent Time Management
- Ability to work under pressure
- Prepared to work within various geographical areas
- Confident
- Self-motivated
- Enthusiastic
- Flexible & adaptable
- Good verbal and written communicator
- Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
- Resilient
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.
For more information about EQUANS, please visit:
https://www.equans.co.uk/equans
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. There is no re-location package with this job role. EQUANS do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. 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.
