Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

Working as part of the operations team but supporting the wider business, you will provide expert advice on contractual matters. On a day-to-day basis, you will manage the commercial and contractual administration of assigned projects and service contracts. You will also work closely with our departments, for instance assisting the bid and technical teams with contractual governance, pricing and risk management at contract tender stages.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee a wide range of quantity surveying duties; including but not limited to:

• Provide contractual advice to the business and operational delivery teams.
• Administration of the commercial and contractual aspects of assigned projects and contracts.
• Management of project costs, identifying opportunities for savings and driving value.
• Preparing and submit payment applications and assess sub-contractor applications.
• Administer contractual terms and conditions for suppliers and sub-contractors 
• Proactively identifying risks and manages variations and changes to contracted scope.
• Prepare and submit KPI’s, job costings and financial reports as necessary.
• Assess potential contractor and supplier claims and make recommendations for settlement.
• Finalise contractor accounts and close out contracts.

Qualifications

Skills & Personal Qualities

• Strong financial skills, including CVR, P&L and Cashflow.
• Excellent commercial and contractual awareness.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Good analytical and critical thinking skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• At least 3 years’ working experience as a QS, ideally in a Fire & Security or M&E environment.
• Preferably degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar discipline.
• Experience of the JCT and NEC 3 & 4 standard suite of Contracts.
• Knowledge of Construction Design Management Regulation.

What We Offer

We offer a range of benefits that help make Ocular a great place to work. Please note that benefits may vary depending on region and role.

• Remote & Hybrid Working Supported
• Flexible Working, Around Core Hours
• Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Life Assurance (4 x Annual Salary)
• 5% Matched Pension Scheme
• Carry Over Holidays (Up To 5)
• Reward & Recognition Programme
• Long Service Rewards

Learning & Development

Our focus is on providing a framework for development, which goes beyond just attending training courses and obtaining qualifications.

Instead, it includes coaching and mentoring support, helping you to reach your full potential, and providing recognition for a job well done.

Values

Our values underpin everything we do and are centred around how we care about each other, our customers, and the people we protect.

• We Are Human - We look at business in terms of people: our colleagues, our customers, and above all the people we keep safe
• We Are Enterprising - We are creative and innovative; we are solution-led and relentless in our quest to find the right outcome
• We Are Customer-Driven - We are committed to our customers; our customers’ needs guide everything we do
• We Are Honourable - We do what we say we will do, and we do the right thing

Eligibility for Employment in the UK

In accordance with current legislative requirements within the UK, any successful applicant must produce verification of their eligibility to live and work in the UK. Such verification should be taken in advance of the employment start date and the applicant will be unable to start in their role until this has been received by Ocular.

Our Commitment to Equality and Diversity

Synectics plc and its subsidiaries are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and in our employment policies for recruitment, selection, training, development, and promotion. Such policies are in place to ensure that both job applicants and employees of Synectics receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.