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Location: LondonEnglandUnited Kingdom
Job ID:88925
Our elevators escalators and moving walks safely transport more than twobillion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team youll discover meaningful work that enhancesquality of life for communities and contribute to making places moreaccessible inclusive and sustainable for all. We combine innovation safety and high ethical standards ensuring respectboth among colleagues and for the world around us. By joining us you dontjust become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continueour rich legacy that started back in 1874.
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As a Managing Quantity Surveyor youll play a key role in delivering high-value lift and escalator projects across the UK. Working closely with project teams and customers youll take ownership of commercial performance from contract award through to final account helping deliver successful outcomes on some of the countrys most recognisable buildings and infrastructure projects.
- Allocate workloads set clear objectives and monitor team performance to ensure project and business goals are met
- Oversee the commercial management of projects ensuring accurate cost control forecasting and reporting
- Act as the main point of contact for clients contractors and stakeholders regarding commercial and contractual matters
- Ensure compliance with company policies industry standards and relevant UK legislation (e.g. NEC JCT contracts)
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients consultants suppliers and internal teams
- Support the recruitment onboarding and training of new team members
- Foster a collaborative and positive team culture encouraging knowledge sharing and professional development
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency and project delivery
- Resolve disputes and manage conflict within the team or with external parties
- Report regularly to senior management on team performance project status and commercial risks
- Support the professional development of team members
- Prepare manage and monitor project budgets forecasts and cost plans
- Degree in Quantity Surveying Commercial Management or a related discipline
- Chartered status with RICS or equivalent professional body is highly desirable
- Significant experience in a senior quantity surveying role preferably within the construction or building services sector
- Proven track record of managing commercial aspects of complex high-value projects.
- Strong knowledge of contract law standard forms of contract (e.g. NEC JCT) and commercial procedures
- Excellent leadership negotiation and communication skills
- Proficient in the use of relevant software and IT systems
- Proven track record of operational QS know-how within the Construction industry managing multiple multi-million-pound projects and service contracts to successful completion
- Technical expert role holder will be educated to at least BSc or equivalent full technical standard.
- Demonstrate experience of estimating project costs and presenting high quality tender documents to customers
- Demonstrate experience of managing Health & Safety compliance including CDM requirements
- Preferably a minimum of 10 years experience operating at a senior level within the commercial environment in the building construction and/or maintenance industry.
- Knowledge of key Pre-construction procedures e.g. Procurement Planning and Contracts.
- Demonstrate IT literacy capability including full literacy with Microsoft Office suite
Competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus
Company car or allowance (for eligible roles)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays and an annual paid volunteering day
Pension scheme with 6% company contribution
Comprehensive life assurance
Enhanced family leave
Private medical cover with a trusted provider plus 24/7 virtual GP access
Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support
Free eye tests and eyewear discounts
Access to a range of employee benefits including Tech and Cycle to Work schemes plus exclusive retailer discounts
Educational support and access to development and talent programmes (local as well as global)
Become part of our team help us enhance quality of life and drive innovationwhile raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills andperspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.
Are you ready to embark on a new journey Join #TeamSchindler!
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At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity and practise equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavour that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race ethnic background colour religious affiliation union affiliation gender gender identity sexual orientation marital status national origin nationality genetics and health or disability.
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Unsere Aufzüge, Fahrtreppen und Fahrsteige transportieren täglich mehr als zwei Milliarden Menschen sicher in Gebäuden und an Verkehrsknotenpunkten. Als Teil des Schindler-Teams arbeitest du an sinnvollen Aufgaben, die die Lebensqualität aller Menschen verbessern und Lebensräume barri ... View more
