Quantity Surveyor – North

Dalkia UK is one of the UK’s leading technical and energy services providers, at the forefront of delivering net zero solutions to a wide range of clients in private and public sector across the UK.

With a talented workforce of over 4,000 people, Dalkia UK rises to the challenges of today’s world to create a sustainable, prosperous, resilient society and a Net Zero UK. Dalkia is committed to building quality relationships to drive long term value for our clients through innovative solutions and services.

Dalkia UK delivers a wide range of energy, engineering and facilities services, as well as specialist services in systems integration, fire & safety systems and critically controlled environments.

At Dalkia Energy Services, we develop, deliver, and operate sustainable energy services and solutions to help the transition into an effective Net Zero future. Our solutions are tailored to specific needs and result in significant cost savings, improved efficiency, resilience, and a healthier environment.

This role requires travel between Northumberland and Manchester, candidates must be able to commute to both. In line with project demands, the role requires a minimum of 2 days on site. 

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities 

• Produce accurate project commercial reports and forecasts.
• Prepare accurate and timely client valuations.
• Manage project sub-contract procurement.
• Preparation of subcontracts and all required documentation in adherence with business guidelines.
• Management and control of sub-contract accounts and variations.
• Ensuring projects commercial obligations are administered in accordance with client contracts.
• Work closely as part of a delivery team with site operations and design to identify and mitigate risks and opportunities.
• Change management control.
• Liaising with Commercial Managers and Project Directors on contractual issues and taking action as required.
• Attend project and company related meetings.
• Maintain and develop professional relationships with the Client, to help future business development.

Knowledge, Skills, Education & Experience

• A formal qualification in Quantity Surveying (BSc, MSc, HND or other recognised vocational routes such as the “RICS Certificate in Quantity Surveying Practice”).
• Demonstrable experience within Quantity Surveying.
• IT literacy with regards to Microsoft Excel, Word etc.

Desired but not essential:

• Experience in one of the following areas; M&E / MEP / building fit out / building refurbishment / civil engineering.
• Experience of managing multiple subcontractors on one project.
• Experience on projects ranging from £2m – £20m in value.
• Familiarity with JCT and/or NEC Suite of Contracts.
• Experience and comfort when communicating with all levels of Senior Management and stakeholders.
• The ability to influence the project decision making process.
• Experience in working with cost management systems such as Navision, Oracle, SAP, Coins etc.

So, what’s in it for you?

Firstly, you get to join a fantastic, friendly, forward-thinking team of people, who will welcome you and are passionate about the work that we do.

We’re part of something bigger, Imtech one of the UK’s leading technical services groups, which is jointly owned by Dalkia and EDF Energy, Britain’s biggest generator of low carbon electricity. This means we can access the strength of our wider Group, without losing the appeal or agility of being a smaller, but rapidly growing business.

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards;

• Access to a NEST Pension Scheme with 6% employer contribution
• Health cash back plan where you can claim back costs such as dental, optical and medical
• Life assurance at 4 times your basic salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• An electric vehicle scheme – where we help you lease an electric vehicle for a fixed monthly cost to yourself (after 3 months service and post probationary period)
• Access to My Perks, where you can access hundreds of offers to help you save on your purchases (online and in person)
• Access to our training portal and other approved training
• Reimbursement for one professional membership fee relevant to your role
• All the necessary equipment to perform your job role, such as laptop and mobile phone

To agencies: We are only currently considering direct applicants, and already have a preferred agency supplier’s list in place, which we use from time to time, please do not send any unsolicited cv’s to our managers, we will deem those as direct applicants.