Quantity Surveyor (Maternity Cover)

Quantity Surveyor (Maternity Cover)

Location: Alvaston, Derby
Employment Type: Temporary (12-15 Month Assignment)
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:00
Division: Facilities

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Facilities Division on a 12–15-month maternity cover assignment. The role requires a commercially astute individual to oversee contracts, supplier agreements, and financial administration, ensuring smooth operations and alignment with the organisation’s goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract Management:
  • Manage contracts and agreements with suppliers and sub-contractors.
  • Administer and monitor commercial aspects of contracts.
  • Prepare orders and instructions for contractors or suppliers.
  • Evaluate and manage potential claims from contractors and suppliers.
• Budget Oversight:
  • Monitor and report on monthly spending against package budgets.
  • Ensure financial alignment with project goals and organisational objectives.
• Additional Works Processes:
  • Manage processes to identify and capture items exceeding the contract’s limit of liability.
• Operational Support:
  • Provide guidance to the operations team regarding contractual requirements and implications of non-performance.
  • Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team on contractual negotiations.
  • Maintain and enforce policies, procedures, and governance to manage commercial risks.
• Procurement and Supplier Management:
  • Work closely with the procurement team to enhance supplier relationships.
  • Support onboarding of new suppliers to meet operational and strategic needs.
• Strategic Contributions:
  • Provide insights to drive profitable growth and support the delivery of the organisation’s long-term goals.

Candidate Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience in Quantity Surveying within the facilities or related sector.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration and commercial management.
• Ability to evaluate claims and manage supplier agreements effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with teams, suppliers, and leadership.
• Familiarity with financial reporting and budget management.
• Proficiency in maintaining governance policies to manage commercial risk.
• A valid DBS check (required).

Pay and Benefits:

• Employment Type: PAYE
• Competitive hourly rate advertised.