Quantity Surveyor

Job Introduction

We are looking for an enthusiastic Quantity Surveyor who loves to deliver high quality commercial infrastructure and fit out projects. We have an extremely diverse client base and can offer a fantastic level of variety across a range of industries, including, Healthcare, Justice, Government and Agencies, Schools, Universities, Hospitality venues and FTSE 100 blue chip companies. 

Due to the nature of the job and clients’ requirements the role will involve working unsociable hours at times. Predominantly the projects you’ll work on will be based in London and the South but flexibility to travel nationwide is essential, you will however be able to balance your week with home working and our companies flexible approach to work. 

Although you’ll be working to challenging deadlines and juggling multiple priorities; you’ll be supported by a team of experienced professionals who work collaboratively, support each other’s development and who are passionate about what they do and how they do it. You’ll be involved in a variety of project enquiries working with different types of customers with no two jobs being the same!

You can have the confidence that you’ll be supported by your line manager and peers; with constructive input being provided in open forum to negate potential issues. You’ll join a team who deliver to the highest standards and exceptional service to our internal and external clients.  

This role is home based with travel required across the UK. Majority of the team are located in Liverpool / Mersey, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, or Leeds areas.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is found

Role Responsibility

You’ll be given the autonomy to manage the commercial elements of projects from feasibility to post completion and be accountable for controlling all aspects of commercial delivery, including pre and post contract and commercial management, bid support and tendering, lifecycle costing, measurement, pricing, and contract administration. 

You’ll have responsibility for project process’, governance and risk mitigation and will provide effective organisation, co-ordination and planning to ensure projects are completed on time, to budget and within contractual timescales. You’ll put your safety and the safety of those around you at the core of what you do. 

 A full list of responsibilities can be found in the attached job description

The Ideal Candidate

• Degree level or equivalent in Quantity Surveying / Building Surveying 
• Track record of delivering commercial projects across a variety of sectors 
• Experience with lifecycle cost modelling & PFI Contracts preferable but not essential
• Experience with internal fit out projects (offices, healthcare, restaurants) 
• Supply chain management experience 
• Self-motivated and able to manage own workload and make project critical decisions autonomously  
• Ability to keep focus on day-to-day performance whilst simultaneously pursuing longer-term opportunities. 
• Experienced in managing budgets and project finance 
• Experience in preparing and administering JCT and NEC3/4 forms of Contract 
• Well versed in contract negotiation and conflict avoidance

Package Description

In return for your commitment and hard work, you will be rewarded with an attractive salary, plus access to our extensive benefits package, which includes:

• Contributory pension scheme of up to 6%
• 5% Performance-related annual bonus
• £1,300 Flexible benefits fund
• 23 days holiday (FTE) – plus bank holidays – rising to 26 days after 5 years
• A buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 3 days (FTE)
• Volunteering days via our charity partner STOP HUNGER
• Numerous voluntary benefits, including dental care, gym discounts, retail / hospitality, and many more

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs around 30,000 people, and partners with clients in many sectors across business and industry; schools and universities; sports and leisure; energy and resources; government and agencies; healthcare; justice and defence.

Sodexo’s connected; people-centric approach brings together a diverse range of expertise. The breadth of services it offers ranges from food and hospitality; cleaning; reception; concierge (Circles); security; property management and technical services through to data driven workplace strategy and design (Wx); employee engagement and recognition services (Sodexo Engage) and personal home services through Prestige Nursing + Care and the Good Care Group.

Vital Spaces is Sodexo’s value proposition that puts people at the heart of everything we do, bringing together services and solutions and focusing on the productivity and wellbeing of people wherever they are.

Sodexo is committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process