Senior Building Services Surveyor

BAM Construction are recruiting a Senior Building Services Surveyor with a proven track record of running and completing multiple M&E services packages on projects ranging from £2m to £20m in sectors including commercial, education, health and mixed use developments. Projects will all be within the London region.

You will be part of the M&E team, reporting directly to the Building Services Managing Surveyor but you will also be expected to become a part of our project construction teams working collaboratively with our construction team QS.

Your mission

The successful applicant would be capable of managing pre and post contract aspects of M&E services surveying on either multiple smaller projects or a single large project. They will be expected to provide general financial and commercial M&E support across a variety of projects within the region, which will include but is not limited to:

• Involvement in the development of design and procurement strategies to maximise opportunities in improving project delivery.
• Involvement in identifying key project risks and agreement of mitigation strategies.
• The production of Monthly and Quarterly Cost Reports including assessing cost and value to date and projecting future cost and value.
• Ensuring compliance with Business requirements and Best Practice procedures.
• The production of monthly valuations and agreement with client representatives.
• The measurement, valuation and negotiation of Client Variations.
• Maintaining professional relationships at all times with Clients, Consultants and our Supply Chain partners.
• Maintaining a close working relationship with the construction team and specifically the project commercial lead from construction.

As well as being able to procure and commercially manage the M&E subcontract packages, which includes:

• Ensuring supply chain competency with Business and Project requirements prior to issue of any tender enquiry.
• Agreement of specific Work Package scope of works and the preparation of all relevant documentation for formal subcontract enquiries.
• Procurement negotiations including agreement of S/C terms and conditions.
• Analysis / reconciliation of returned tenders and the preparation of the final subcontract recommendation.
• Producing and issuing out robust and relevant subcontract order documentation.
• Commercial responsibility throughout on all matters relating to subcontract work packages including interim applications and agreement of final accounts.

Who are we looking for?

• Minimum relevant qualification to HNC, HND level but ideally qualified at degree level, or working towards MRICS or equivalent professional level.
• Have the depth of experience and competencies required of the role.
• Be a positive and proactive individual that works collaboratively with colleagues, our supply chain partners and the client team.
• Share the same general values and ethos as the Business and promote these at all times.
• Be a good negotiator.
• Have a keen eye for detail.
• Have the confidence and ability to participate and work within a team environment.
• Have good communication skills and conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times.

What’s in it for you?

A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward thinking organisation. In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, we support further personal growth and development. BAM operates a flexible working policy.

Your work environment

People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We’re on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics. Be you! Join us today, so we can achieve amazing things together and build a sustainable tomorrow.

Who are we?

The art of building is about building for communities; it’s about building for life. Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar. Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.

Our recruitment process, what you need to know?

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.