Senior Quantity Surveyor

Gleeds; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Consultant level
• Warrington - weekly travel to Capenhurst or Ellesmere Port (Hybrid working, mixture of home, office and client sites)
• Permanent
• Full-time with flexible working and core hours

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1885, we are proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We are an accredited Great Place to Work employer, with our people at the heart of everything we do.

Climate change and Sustainability is at the top of our agenda; we have been established within the energy sector for the past 40 years and have achieved significant growth in the past years as we contribute to a sector that will have trillions of pounds of investment over the next decade. Our teams are at the forefront of the change, managing life-changing projects in Solar, Hydrogen, Nuclear, Renewables, and Defence, and we want you to be part of that too.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team on a permanent basis. In this team, you will support in the administration and monitoring of contracts for exciting projects within the energy sector.

Your day-to-day could sometimes involve:

• Management of contracts from inception (pre-contract support e.g., tender evaluation) to completion (post-contract support)
• Operating with NEC form of Contract such as Option A, B, C and E as well as bespoke forms of contract
• Issuing/reviewing early warning notices
• Reviewing programs
• Issuing payment certs and valuation assessment of works

However, no two days are the same. We are a flexible team that supports each other's projects as well as getting involved with wider business activities. We believe that variety is the key to your development.

About You

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management, ideally in the Nuclear/Civil engineering/Engineering (Including Service Contracting) sectors
• Broad spectrum of technical knowledge relating to Procurement, Supply Chain, Cost and Commercial Management - ideally both pre and post contract.
• Ideally HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying/Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar/relevant discipline, or in some cases, applicants with an alternative background (e.g., Engineering) may be considered if there is significant on-the-job experience.
• Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or other relevant Chartered Institute are desirable and will be supported if not already attained.

What we can offer you

• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications.
• Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry.
• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews.
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first.
• Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience.
• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance.
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations.
• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a Great Place to Work.

About us

A world of opportunity.

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients, and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.