Quantity Surveyor

Scotland (Hybrid)

Permanent

Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

 

Summary

Freedom Networks have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor within our Scotland team with a focus on Inverness / Perth, for a strong QS with NEC3 experience on a broad range of construction projects involving underground cabling, overhead lines and substation projects. You’ll be responsible for the Commercial delivery of projects from feasibility design through to handover to the client. Working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that all requirements are met. 

 

As a quantity surveyor you will have the opportunity to work on frameworks for high profile clients and iconic projects, ensuring that all your work is completed to the highest standard. You will be involved in every aspect of the project from initial feasibility, budget estimate, precontract bill of quantities and tender production, post contract valuation and final account of the completed projects.

 

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Ensure robust cost and value management and the completion of monthly CVR’s 
• Ensure both the client and supply contracts are robust and adequate for the scope
• Provide Cash Flow Forecasts 
• Measurement and valuations of works for applications
• Cost variations and final accounts with clients and suppliers
• Identify & notification of Early Warnings and Compensation Events  
• Establishment and chair of monthly project reviews
• Managing the dispute and defects process with the Client; 
• Attend Client progress meetings 
• Follow procedures for Client Work Approval 
• Post Audit of works commercially 
• Manage Invoicing and Debts 
• Effective Communication with all levels of personnel 
• Supply chain management
• Provide innovative ideas and continuous improvement 

What we’re looking for:

• Experience of providing Pre and Post Contract Quantity Surveying services on projects in the construction industry utilising the NEC3
• Use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Driving Licence
• Qualifications, accreditation's, Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying
• MRICS qualified – Desirable

  

Benefits:

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people.  Some of what you can expect includes: 

• Company Car/Car allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
• Personal development programme

Next Steps

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. 

 

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 

 

About Us 

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. 

 

You will be working as part of a team where we are committed to creating a culture where we treat each other fairly and with respect, recognising everyone as an individual.

 

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

 

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