Quantity Surveyor - Hampshire

We are currently seeking a Full Time Permanent Quantity Surveyor in Lyndhurst/Hampshire, the position is offering a competitive salary plus bonuses and benefits of around £55k plus 10% annual performance related bonus and company car / cash allowance, this would be working 37.5 hours Monday - Friday with a mix of being in office and on site, Ideally we are looking for someone who has experience within a similar QS role, after an initial conversation I will happily send you a further information pack on the role and client

SSE is a FTSE 100 Company and one of the largest and most diverse energy companies in the UK. SSE Enterprise Contracting is part of the SSE Group and is a leading mechanical and electrical contractor in the UK with an annual turnover of around £500 million. Operating in a dynamic environment, we are currently involved in a range of projects throughout the UK running a variety of commercial and term contracts and have a number of openings across the UK for experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor's looking to progress their careers and join our team.

The key purpose of this position will be to support the Regional Commercial Manager in the implementation of the commercial support service within the region for M&E works, in line with the strategy. Providing commercial support including developing the commercial strategy for specific projects or contracts by maintaining and maximising profitability and to provide support to regional stakeholders on general commercial matters in order to reduce risk across the business.
Main responsibilities for this role will include understanding and negotiating contract terms for projects and mitigating risks these may place upon SSE prior to any agreement, maintaining dialogue with relevant operational management to have a continual understanding as to contract administration status of specified projects, ensuring that the internal reports of the projects are accurate in respect of risk, costs incurred, pro-ejections of costs to spend, contingency and liabilities, sales declared and consequently profit declared.

In addition you will drive improvement in the accuracy and robustness of forecasts and budgets, support implementation and embed processes to improve contract profitability and control of how we manage contractors, consult operational managers on a progressive basis, proactively provide sound commercial knowledge and support to all internal stakeholders and maintain good client relationships within the business and the commercial team.

The individuals that we are keen to hire for this role will be degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying with demonstrable previous experience in the role, ideally within a construction or engineering environment. You will have a comprehensive commercial understanding of contract price build-ups and proven experience in managing Contractual relationships between clients, customers and contractors. You will have an excellent ability to read and understand contract clauses and documents and be adept at communicating these to all levels within the business.

You will be an analytical and methodical individual with a professional attitude to your work, have excellent people management skills and be a team player, able to build and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
In return, we can offer you a competitive salary package and an attractive benefits package, including pension, share plans, a generous leave entitlement (with options to purchase additional leave), reductions on energy, phone and broadband bills, plus a host of other rewards and lifestyle benefits.

The ideal candidate would have;
-Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent (HND/HNC in QS)
-Potentially (preferred not required) someone who has worked with M&E Projects

Should your application be successful, you may be subject to the Company's verification and vetting process. This includes a basic criminal record check.

For more information on this role or to apply directly please contact me on 01895 204 948 or alternatively you can contact me at Sophie.Howley @ Manpower .co .uk