Quantity Surveyor in Etwall

Location: Rolls-Royce, Derby

Role Purpose:

You will be responsible for commercially managing projects for multiple projects based at our Rolls-Royce project offices at Derby. This is a great opportunity to develop your career and work on multiple projects from cradle to grave with full responsibility for commercial delivery. You will actively seek to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality for our client.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all commercial aspects of construction projects including contract administration, cost management, and financial reporting. Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections, commercial negotiations with contractors, suppliers, and consultants. Manage change control processes and variations to ensure optimal commercial outcomes.
• Administer the Client NEC Option C contract, and Subcontracts issued to supply-chain. Review contract terms, conditions, and amendments and engage with the business to gain approval. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and manage dispute resolution processes. Coordinate with Senior Leadership Team on contractual matters.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle. Implement robust cost control systems and monitor expenditure against approved budgets. Conduct regular cost-benefit analyses and provide recommendations for cost optimisation.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders. Lead commercial discussions in project meetings and present commercial reports to senior management and client boards. Coordinate with quantity surveyors, project managers, and construction teams to align commercial objectives.
• Prepare comprehensive commercial reports including monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and final accounts. Analyse project performance against commercial targets and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide input to potential tenders on the project and assist in the Go/No-go process.
• Be involved in pre-construction activities on the project and work with the Project Managers to deliver quality reports for approval of the Senior Leadership Team.

What we will need from you:

• Commercial acumen
• Ability to review weekly, monthly, programmes of works
• Have a thorough understanding of delay and disruption programmes
• Experience of using Evolution MX System (Finance) or other similar systems.
• Experience of preparing monthly valuations and final accounts, and Cost and Value information for monthly reviews
• Preferred Experience in NEC3 - Issue and management of Early Warning Notices / EWN Register, Risk Register, Compensation Events and alike (not essential as training can be provided)
• Monitors subcontract activities, measure and respond appropriately with applicable notices
• Preparation of Cost reconciliation statements
• Help identify savings and value engineering
• Prepare Subcontracts and record and document information including registration of interest
• Cash management: Commercial processes involved with debt recovery, retentions and cash flow
• Measurement of works and agreements with subcontractors, including placement of sub-contract orders (T&Cs), valuing applications, measurement of variations and final account agreement
• Holds a qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
• Membership of professional organisation such as RICS / CIOB (preferred)
• Experience of working in industry as a Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager within the building/construction/building service industries. Those wishing to develop experience welcome.
• Experience of working in occupied buildings/campuses

What you can expect from us

• Competitive salary & negotiable salary depending on experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Car allowance, ability to buy 5 days additional holiday, Life assurance, contributory company pension scheme, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Cycle to work scheme, Purchase an electric vehicle via salary sacrifice, Employee discounts with various brands

About JLL

JLL is a Fortune 500 global powerhouse in commercial real estate services, operating in over 80 countries with more than 100,000 employees worldwide. As one of the industry's most respected leaders, JLL provides comprehensive solutions spanning property management, facilities services, investment management, leasing, and strategic consulting to Fortune 500 companies, institutions, and governments globally.

The Workplace Management business in the UK delivers high quality projects for Premium clients across the UK including Rolls-Royce and HSBC.

If you’re looking to step up your career, JLL’s Workplace Management business is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you’ll have a chance to innovate with the world’s leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing facilities and maintenance initiatives. You’ll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you’ll be inspired by the best. We’re focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions – join us at JLL.