Senior Quantity Surveyor

Chubb Fire & Security have been protecting people and assets worldwide for more than 200 years. Providing essential and innovative security systems, equipment and services, from digital CCTV surveillance and intruder alarms to fire detection and suppression systems. Our customers range from local independent businesses to many of the FTSE 100 companies, and our Chubb family is extensive too, with a dynamic team of over 13,000 employees globally.

Our commitment to our people is to continually develop and innovate so that we grow together as your career unfolds. As part of the global API Group, we join a family of organisations where leadership, and leadership development is our most powerful strategic advantage and the best way to invest in our people.

SALARY: Up to £65,000 per annum

• Free Onsite Parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance (4 x Basic Salary)
• Employee Scholarship Scheme
• A Central Benefits Platform offering a wide variety of discounts
• Bravo Awards: Recognising outstanding contributions from all employees and encourage excellence

Chubb Systems now has an opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor working out of either Blackburn. The main goal of this role is to manage the commercial aspects of a portfolio of design and build projects of a gross value of circa £1 million to £10 million. This is a hybrid role, working from various locations, including home, Blackburn office and nationwide project sites. The role is likely to require stays overnight close to site locations.

The candidate will be of a strong and tenacious personality with a strong technical background. A team player but with an ability to work individually as appropriate, the candidate will also be target and result focused. People are at the heart of everything we do, and your wellbeing is hugely important to us. That’s why we are committed to keeping you safe, secure, and happy in your career.

Job Description Responsibilities:

• Administration of the Main Contract(s) including assisting with Project Control information, Change Management and Cash collection
• Administration of the Subcontract Agreements holistically under the portfolio, including execution of the project subcontract strategy
• Provide advisory service regarding various standard forms of agreement (including FIDIC, JCT, NEC, ICE, etc.), their administration ensuring best practices are adopted and implemented throughout the project life span including inception, delivery and close out
• Assist in development and responsibility for procurement and negotiation of all Subcontracts
• Commercial management of all Subcontract works – NEC3 (plus all other standard forms and Options)
• Managing Change, including valuing change and agreeing value consequences to Subcontractors
• Working with the Project Manager to identify early warnings within the Subcontract environment
• Assisting in the administration of Instructions and the like
• Assisting with preparation of accurate project control information to evaluate progress against the agreed construction programme(s)
• Manage the teams ethics, quality and EH&S requirements, ensuring that all of the team are aware of their EH&S obligations and that they understand and comply with EH&S Policies
• Ensure that the team maintain a safe place of work and working environment both on site & off site

Experience:

• Experience of the JCT standard suite of Contracts essential
• Experience of the NEC 3 suites of Contracts essential

Qualifications/ Experience/Knowledge:

• Of graduate calibre with experience in business processes with a “hands-on” approach, sharing and enacting best practice
• Experience of Quantifying works in accordance with Standard Measurement Rules
• Experience in the Administration of Contracts in both Client and Subcontract
• Experience in influencing and management of confrontational and difficult situations in a professional manner

Chubb Systems provides sophisticated communication, security and surveillance systems for a number of Europe’s leading organisations and specialises in large infrastructure projects. Our total solution includes unique design and in-house software development capabilities, integration, delivery and accreditation of bespoke systems to these customers with specialist security requirements. We welcome applications from talented Senior Quantity Surveyors who live within a commutable distance of either Blackburn, Manchester, Lancashire, Bolton, Bury, Burnley, Preston, Liverpool, Blackpool, Warrington, Halifax, Huddersfield.