Senior Quantity Surveyor

Think you know Chubb? We might just surprise you! Chubb is so much more than a fire and security business; we are an organisation that delivers innovative solutions and leverages new technologies to provide best in class service to our expanding client base. You won't see locks and safes here, but we are proud of our 200-year heritage.

Our commitment to our people is to continually develop and innovate so that we grow together as your career unfolds. As part of the global API Group, we join a family of organisations where leadership, and leadership development is our most powerful strategic advantage and the best way to invest in our people.

LOCATION:

Hybrid role covering the UK

SALARY:

Opportunity to earn £70,000 (dependent on experience), plus bonus and vehicle

Benefits:

1. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
2. Hybrid working environment (mix of travelling to offices & home)
3. Company Vehicle
4. Free online GP for you and your family
5. Life Assurance - 4 times base salary
6. Pension - we match up to 4%
7. A Central Benefits Platform offering a wide variety discounts
8. Free onsite parking at HQ and regional offices
9. Health & Wellbeing Resources
10. Bravo Awards: Recognising outstanding contributions from all employees and encourage excellence

What You'll be Doing as a Senior Quantity Surveyor/ Commercial Manager:

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor/ Commercial Manager you will operate in a fully hybrid role involving frequent travel to regional businesses throughout the UK. The main purpose of this role is to manage the commercial aspects of a portfolio of installation and maintenance works across five P&L regions, working closely with operational leads both regional and national.

1. In-region contract reviews up to a specified value
2. Engage with Chubb's external FM/Property Management Contractor to ensure contractual delivery and challenge value for money on variable contract quotations and costs
3. Work with colleagues in our in-legal team to support in larger contract reviews
4. Support with negotiations to mitigate onerous terms, agreements, decisions, risk profiles
5. Provide ongoing commercial and contractual guidance and support for GM's, operations and sales colleagues
6. Provide advisory service regarding various standard forms of agreement (including JCT, NEC, ICE, etc.), their administration ensuring best practices are adopted and implemented
7. Region/branch visits to directly support hands-on with teams
8. WIP ageing controls including taking action, lettering customers, progressing handovers etc
9. BCIP optimising - taking action to optimise billing and cash

What We Would Like You to Bring:

1. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
2. Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building talents
3. Creative, analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset
4. Proficiency with technology and surveying software
5. Project management capabilities
6. Ability to thrive under pressure and use initiative

What we look for:

Chartered of graduate calibre with:

1. RICS-accredited degree ideally demonstrating extensive experience
2. Experience in business processes with a “hands-on” approach, delivering, sharing and enacting best practice
3. Experience of quantifying works in accordance with standard measurement rules
4. Experience in the administration and negotiation of contracts in both client and subcontract
5. Experience in influencing and management of confrontational and difficult situations in a professional manner

Emphasising Sustainable Innovation:

At Chubb Fire and Security, we are committed to integrating sustainability into everything we do. We continuously innovate to deploy fire safety and security services and solutions that are cutting-edge but also environmentally responsible.

By joining Chubb, you will be part of a team dedicated to delivering sustainable services that protect people and property while minimising environmental impact. If you are passionate about working on solutions that contribute to a safer and greener future, Chubb is the place for you.