Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Sub Division: Defence

Location: Northolt

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday

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Purpose of Role

We are looking for a commercially focused and proactive Quantity Surveyor to join a leading Facilities Management team supporting a prestigious Ministry of Defence (MoD) contract. Based at RAF Northolt, you will play a key role in the commercial management of a varied portfolio of projects across the South and West regions, ensuring strong financial control, supply chain management and contract performance.

Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor who enjoys managing multiple projects and contractors, working closely with operational teams, and delivering commercial excellence within a fast-paced environment.

As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of a diverse range of projects, typically valued at under £1 million, including:
•Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) works
• Fabric maintenance projects
• Refurbishment programmes
• Demolition works
• Runway and infrastructure projects

Responsibilities

Commercial Management
• Manage multiple projects and contractors simultaneously across the West region.
• Prepare cost estimates and pricing using NRM (New Rules of Measurement).
• Manage and assess Applications for Payment.
• Administer and negotiate final accounts with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Monitor project costs, forecasts and commercial performance.
• Support monthly financial reporting and month-end processes.
• Manage Work in Progress (WIP) and ensure accurate client billing.
• Review and analyse Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
Supply Chain & Subcontractor Management
• Draft, issue and manage subcontract agreements.
• Lead commercial and performance review meetings with subcontractors.
• Assess, verify and approve subcontractor payment applications.
• Ensure subcontractor payments are processed accurately and in accordance with contractual terms.
• Build and maintain strong supplier and contractor relationships.
Systems & Reporting
• Utilise Maximo for job tracking and asset management.
• Use Connect for subcontractor management, reporting and financial tracking.
• Maintain accurate records in line with contractual, audit and compliance requirements.
• Produce and present commercial reports to senior stakeholders and clients.

Essential Qualifications/Skills

• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial role within Facilities Management, Construction, Defence or Infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of subcontractor management and commercial processes.
• Experience managing Applications for Payment, CVRs, WIP and Final Accounts.
• Knowledge of NRM pricing methodologies.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables and financial analysis.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.

Due to the nature of this role, candidates must hold Security Clearance (SC) or be eligible and willing to obtain clearance.

In return for your hard work we offer additional training and development, 26 days holiday (+ bank holidays), generous pension contribution, life assurance and much more.

We are VINCI Facilities – experts in the built environment. VINCI Facilities is a Facilities Management and Building Solutions provider, delivering cost-effective and sustainable bespoke solutions to customers in the public and private sectors. We are committed to working towards a lower carbon society, focusing on sustainable and innovative methods to exceed our partners' goals and add value for all stakeholders – and we were named the top-ranked FM service provider in the Sustainable FM Index for 2020. We put our people first. Always working as a team and collaborating from start to finish. We are the trusted expert in the built environment because we listen to our team and create a workplace that maximises their potential.

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at VINCI Facilities is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

VINCI recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.