Quantity Surveyor

Hybrid Working with regular national travel

Permanent, Full Time

Up to £60,000 per annum depending on experience + Excellent Corporate Benefits Package

We are recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Justice & Immigration (J&I) FM contract.

You will play a key role in the management, development and delivery of lifecycle modelling and asset replacement programmes across the J&I estate by managing all aspects of FM pricing / cost modelling.

As part of the FM management team, you will report directly to the Head of Surveying and will work closely with the F&M Asset management, Projects and Mobilisation, Transition & Transformation (MTT) Teams.

Your comprehensible commercial awareness and excellent detailed knowledge of past and present building surveying, processes and principles will ensure you can deliver on accountabilities such as:

• Advise on lifecycle/dilapidation projects and determine/manage business/financial requirements aligned to the risk.
• Develop, organise, and manage comprehensive pricing documentation for competitive tender activities including preparing PTE’s and BQ’s.
• Support procurement colleagues with management of tender RFI’s, supplier clarifications and tender adjudication activities.
• Support J&I FM Bid team with new bids and re-bid opportunities.
• Undertake risk, value management and cost control during post contract, practical delivery and final account stages of projects.
• Champion working towards gaining ISO 19650 for Building Information Modelling (BIM) including the creation and development of digital modelling of the existing J & I Estate.

What you’ll need to do the role 

First and foremost, you will hold the relevant quantity surveying and/or equivalent industry qualifications and hold recognised professional body accreditation, preferably RICS chartered (Associate RICS will be considered).

As with any skilled role at this level, you will have sound technical knowledge, competence and understanding of building construction, fabric and building engineering services. You will have experience of using both the JCT and NEC suites of contract and will have previously delivered works using measured term contracts. You will be proficient in the use of MS office, particularly excel and in the application of estimating tools such as SPONS, NSR.

You will enjoy working as part of a team, using influencing skills to negotiate and have resilience and determination to succeed in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.

Finally, flexibility is a must - this is a hybrid role covering locations nationally across England, therefore must have a flexible approach to travel to/from sites and be prepared to stay away from home, potentially this could be up to 2-3 nights a week.

Why Serco

A place you can make an impact - The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters – delivering essential services that touch people’s lives.

A place you can count on - Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You will be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.

A place for you - We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed within a supportive and safe culture.

What we offer

• A competitive salary, pension (matched up to 6%), life insurance.
• A fantastic culture and supportive team; volunteer leave; continuous training and development opportunities.
• A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family, such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, Annual Leave Purchase Scheme and more.
• Serco Benefits Package: Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals.
• The chance to make a positive difference in a company which is passionate about diversity and inclusion. 

About Serco

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services.  We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

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We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates. We’re a proud holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard and we actively encourage applications from females, those with disabilities or from an ethnic minority background.