Senior Quantity Surveyor Essex (Basildon) Office with travel (Hybrid)PermanentCompetitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary Freedom's Network Services team is expanding, and we're looking for a confident and organised Senior Quantity Surveyor to join us. With long-term framework contract awards and exciting growth across the business, this is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a high-performing commercial team.Reporting into the Commercial Manager, you'll be supporting the Networks business unit across large electrical and civil frameworks and major standalone projects. This is a fast-paced, high-volume role that offers variety, challenge, and the chance to lead client-facing meetings and drive commercial success. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Managing NEC3/4 and bespoke contracts across multiple projects Leading quotation submissions and ensuring contract orders are in place Overseeing valuations, applications, variations, and final accounts Managing supply chain contracts and subcontractor accounts Producing and maintaining CVRs and cash flow forecasts Establishing monthly project reviews and senior review processes Attending client progress meetings and managing dispute resolution Driving continuous improvement and innovation across commercial practices What we're looking for: We're looking for a proactive and commercially astute individual who thrives in a collaborative team environment and enjoys leading client interactions. You'll be someone who brings clarity, structure, and energy to a busy and rewarding role. Strong working knowledge of NEC3/4 and other contract forms Solid experience in a Quantity Surveyor or similar role Proficiency in MS Excel, including pivot tables and lookups Experience in civil engineering and construction projects A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline (or HNC with relevant experience) Benefits: Car/Car allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program (including counselling and legal advice) Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax-Free Bikes Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be
Sep 04, 2025
Full time
Senior Quantity Surveyor Essex (Basildon) Office with travel (Hybrid)PermanentCompetitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary Freedom's Network Services team is expanding, and we're looking for a confident and organised Senior Quantity Surveyor to join us. With long-term framework contract awards and exciting growth across the business, this is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a high-performing commercial team.Reporting into the Commercial Manager, you'll be supporting the Networks business unit across large electrical and civil frameworks and major standalone projects. This is a fast-paced, high-volume role that offers variety, challenge, and the chance to lead client-facing meetings and drive commercial success. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Managing NEC3/4 and bespoke contracts across multiple projects Leading quotation submissions and ensuring contract orders are in place Overseeing valuations, applications, variations, and final accounts Managing supply chain contracts and subcontractor accounts Producing and maintaining CVRs and cash flow forecasts Establishing monthly project reviews and senior review processes Attending client progress meetings and managing dispute resolution Driving continuous improvement and innovation across commercial practices What we're looking for: We're looking for a proactive and commercially astute individual who thrives in a collaborative team environment and enjoys leading client interactions. You'll be someone who brings clarity, structure, and energy to a busy and rewarding role. Strong working knowledge of NEC3/4 and other contract forms Solid experience in a Quantity Surveyor or similar role Proficiency in MS Excel, including pivot tables and lookups Experience in civil engineering and construction projects A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline (or HNC with relevant experience) Benefits: Car/Car allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program (including counselling and legal advice) Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax-Free Bikes Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be
Our Water sector contractor are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to be based out of their Reading office supporting Water/Wastewater projects on a permanent basis. Our client are growing their team delivering AMP8 for Thames Water, to meet the greatly enlarged programme of works between 2025 and 2030. They have already been allocated circa 250m of projects in the delightful rural setting of the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire and Thames Valley regions. This is a great opportunity to join the team delivering on Treatment Works within this area. Projects are a mix of civil, mechanical, electrical and IC scopes and range between 2.5m to 25m in size. This is an exciting time to join the Commercial team of the Infrastructure Division as our client are delivering enlarged AMP8 programmes across the UK for several water companies. Responsibilities Provide commercial management on medium to high risk / complexity projects including the following tasks: Co-ordinating with, reporting to and implementing the reasonable directives of the Managing Quantity Surveyor (functional reporting). Complete monthly internal CVR updates informed by robust cost forecasting Liaising with Contracts Managers on the day-to-day commercial administration of contracts to ensure the financial success of construction operations and to keep the Commercial Manager appraised of all material events. Undertake subcontract procurement from cradle to grave (enquiry packages, bid analysis and recommendations, Subcontract drafting and Subcontract management through to final account). Supervising, mentoring and encouraging junior staff in their personal professional development. Ensuring consultation with contracts management that all necessary notices and submissions required by the Contract are given in an expedient manner. Involvement in dispute avoidance/resolution. Responsible for managing meetings where appropriate. Line management responsibility for junior members of the commercial team. Complete accurate internal cash flow forecast updates Complete external reporting to the Client including Value of Work Done and cash flow forecasting. Ensure disciplined change control and management both domestic with the supply chain and external with the client. Ensure the successful negotiations of Main Contract Final Accounts. Undertake robust cost control including management of accruals, actual cost allocations and challenge. Provide commercial support to the project operations team including regular site presence. Skills/experience/qualifications Sound & comprehensive understanding of construction industry and the parties to it. Proficient knowledge of measurement and valuation. Good knowledge of standard forms of contract. Proficient in reading drawings, specifications and knowledge of construction process. Ability to negotiate with clients/sub contractors and draft sub contracts. Knowledge of CIS. Ability to produce accurate monthly cost and value reports and outturn financial forecasts. Ability to work in a team environment. Awareness of dispute procedures. Experience of undertaking risk assessments and valuation of them in conjunction with other project team members. Extensive experience of working on live projects and final accounts Experience of value engineering. Exposure to resolving disputes. Successfully completed a number of final accounts. Experience of procuring major works sub contracts Professional membership of recognised institute e.g. RICS (desirable) Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages e.g. Excel, Word & PowerPoint and industry standard Common Data Environment, financial and Project Management systems. Experience of managing, mentoring and developing staff. Experience of working on Water Treatment projects highly desirable. What we can offer you Salary 55k - 80k depending on experience level and interview Cash Car allowance 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday) 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover) Life Assurance Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8% Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave 2 days volunteering opportunities Flexible and Agile working - 3 or 4 days across site and office - Reading 45 hour working week with built in lunch breaks/flexibility around home life Employee Assistance Programme Professional membership fees Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as: Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner) Dental Insurance Travel insurance Cycle to work scheme
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Our Water sector contractor are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to be based out of their Reading office supporting Water/Wastewater projects on a permanent basis. Our client are growing their team delivering AMP8 for Thames Water, to meet the greatly enlarged programme of works between 2025 and 2030. They have already been allocated circa 250m of projects in the delightful rural setting of the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire and Thames Valley regions. This is a great opportunity to join the team delivering on Treatment Works within this area. Projects are a mix of civil, mechanical, electrical and IC scopes and range between 2.5m to 25m in size. This is an exciting time to join the Commercial team of the Infrastructure Division as our client are delivering enlarged AMP8 programmes across the UK for several water companies. Responsibilities Provide commercial management on medium to high risk / complexity projects including the following tasks: Co-ordinating with, reporting to and implementing the reasonable directives of the Managing Quantity Surveyor (functional reporting). Complete monthly internal CVR updates informed by robust cost forecasting Liaising with Contracts Managers on the day-to-day commercial administration of contracts to ensure the financial success of construction operations and to keep the Commercial Manager appraised of all material events. Undertake subcontract procurement from cradle to grave (enquiry packages, bid analysis and recommendations, Subcontract drafting and Subcontract management through to final account). Supervising, mentoring and encouraging junior staff in their personal professional development. Ensuring consultation with contracts management that all necessary notices and submissions required by the Contract are given in an expedient manner. Involvement in dispute avoidance/resolution. Responsible for managing meetings where appropriate. Line management responsibility for junior members of the commercial team. Complete accurate internal cash flow forecast updates Complete external reporting to the Client including Value of Work Done and cash flow forecasting. Ensure disciplined change control and management both domestic with the supply chain and external with the client. Ensure the successful negotiations of Main Contract Final Accounts. Undertake robust cost control including management of accruals, actual cost allocations and challenge. Provide commercial support to the project operations team including regular site presence. Skills/experience/qualifications Sound & comprehensive understanding of construction industry and the parties to it. Proficient knowledge of measurement and valuation. Good knowledge of standard forms of contract. Proficient in reading drawings, specifications and knowledge of construction process. Ability to negotiate with clients/sub contractors and draft sub contracts. Knowledge of CIS. Ability to produce accurate monthly cost and value reports and outturn financial forecasts. Ability to work in a team environment. Awareness of dispute procedures. Experience of undertaking risk assessments and valuation of them in conjunction with other project team members. Extensive experience of working on live projects and final accounts Experience of value engineering. Exposure to resolving disputes. Successfully completed a number of final accounts. Experience of procuring major works sub contracts Professional membership of recognised institute e.g. RICS (desirable) Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages e.g. Excel, Word & PowerPoint and industry standard Common Data Environment, financial and Project Management systems. Experience of managing, mentoring and developing staff. Experience of working on Water Treatment projects highly desirable. What we can offer you Salary 55k - 80k depending on experience level and interview Cash Car allowance 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday) 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover) Life Assurance Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8% Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave 2 days volunteering opportunities Flexible and Agile working - 3 or 4 days across site and office - Reading 45 hour working week with built in lunch breaks/flexibility around home life Employee Assistance Programme Professional membership fees Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as: Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner) Dental Insurance Travel insurance Cycle to work scheme
BMSL are advertising this position on behalf off one off our large Electrical blue chip clients. We are seeking a skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all costs related to electrical and engineering projects, ensuring that they are completed within budget. This role requires a strong understanding of cost control and the ability to provide accurate financial advice throughout the project lifecycle. Salary TBA based on experiance Responsibilities Monitor and control project costs visiting sites on a regular basis. Submit fortnightly and monthly applications accross a number of jobs. Produce monthly CVR's Prepare tender documents and analyse bids from contractors to ensure value for money. Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions related to the project. Assist in negotiating contracts with suppliers and subcontractors to secure the best possible terms. Requirements A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field is essential Proven experience in quantity surveying in the groundworks and reinforced concrete sector. Strong knowledge of cost control principles and practices. Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail. Proficient in using measurement software such as bluebeam. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making. Must have driving licence and own transport and be willing to travel to sites reguarly
Sep 01, 2025
Seasonal
BMSL are advertising this position on behalf off one off our large Electrical blue chip clients. We are seeking a skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all costs related to electrical and engineering projects, ensuring that they are completed within budget. This role requires a strong understanding of cost control and the ability to provide accurate financial advice throughout the project lifecycle. Salary TBA based on experiance Responsibilities Monitor and control project costs visiting sites on a regular basis. Submit fortnightly and monthly applications accross a number of jobs. Produce monthly CVR's Prepare tender documents and analyse bids from contractors to ensure value for money. Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions related to the project. Assist in negotiating contracts with suppliers and subcontractors to secure the best possible terms. Requirements A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field is essential Proven experience in quantity surveying in the groundworks and reinforced concrete sector. Strong knowledge of cost control principles and practices. Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail. Proficient in using measurement software such as bluebeam. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making. Must have driving licence and own transport and be willing to travel to sites reguarly
We're looking for a proactive and versatile Facilities Support Assistant to join our team. Workplace Operative Salary: £25,500 - £26,000 per annum This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established organisation that plays a key role in creating safe, efficient, and welcoming workplaces. Based in Bristol, the company is committed to delivering high-quality facilities and services that support the day-to-day operations of its clients. As a Workplace Operative, you'll take on a varied and hands-on role that includes front-of-house services, general maintenance, porterage, and cleaning support. You'll be responsible for welcoming staff and visitors, issuing passes and keys, setting up rooms with furniture and IT equipment, and assisting with minor repairs such as unblocking drains, replacing lightbulbs, and basic decorating. You'll also support the cleaning team during absences and peak periods. Weekend work is available at enhanced rates. To be successful in this role, you'll need previous experience in general maintenance tasks such as plumbing, painting, and basic electrical work. You should be confident in a customer-facing environment, able to communicate clearly, and comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced setting. Basic computer skills and a proactive, team-oriented attitude are essential. Please note that this role requires high-level security clearance, which must be completed before your start date. In return, you'll join a supportive team in a stable, permanent role with opportunities to develop your skills across multiple areas of facilities management. You'll benefit from enhanced pay for weekend shifts and the satisfaction of knowing your work directly contributes to a safe and productive workplace. What You Need to Do NowIf you're ready to take on a varied and rewarding role where your skills and initiative will be valued every day, apply now to start your journey as a Workplace Operative. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
We're looking for a proactive and versatile Facilities Support Assistant to join our team. Workplace Operative Salary: £25,500 - £26,000 per annum This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established organisation that plays a key role in creating safe, efficient, and welcoming workplaces. Based in Bristol, the company is committed to delivering high-quality facilities and services that support the day-to-day operations of its clients. As a Workplace Operative, you'll take on a varied and hands-on role that includes front-of-house services, general maintenance, porterage, and cleaning support. You'll be responsible for welcoming staff and visitors, issuing passes and keys, setting up rooms with furniture and IT equipment, and assisting with minor repairs such as unblocking drains, replacing lightbulbs, and basic decorating. You'll also support the cleaning team during absences and peak periods. Weekend work is available at enhanced rates. To be successful in this role, you'll need previous experience in general maintenance tasks such as plumbing, painting, and basic electrical work. You should be confident in a customer-facing environment, able to communicate clearly, and comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced setting. Basic computer skills and a proactive, team-oriented attitude are essential. Please note that this role requires high-level security clearance, which must be completed before your start date. In return, you'll join a supportive team in a stable, permanent role with opportunities to develop your skills across multiple areas of facilities management. You'll benefit from enhanced pay for weekend shifts and the satisfaction of knowing your work directly contributes to a safe and productive workplace. What You Need to Do NowIf you're ready to take on a varied and rewarding role where your skills and initiative will be valued every day, apply now to start your journey as a Workplace Operative. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
