Senior Quantity Surveyor

About Dalkia UK and Dalkia Energy Services

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.

Role Overview

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, reporting to and supported by a Regional Commercial Manager, you will be working within one of our regional delivery teams on a range of decarbonisation projects.  Being part of a wider commercial team, you will manage and control the commercial, financial, and contractual elements of designated project(s) to maximise project profitability, minimise project risk, and ensure contractual obligations are met.

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, manage and mitigate risks and opportunities.
• Change management control.
• Working with junior commercial staff as a mentor
• Manage and distribute project tasks within the project commercial team
• 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.

The above list is not exhaustive and can change due to business requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, Education & Experience

Essential:

• You are a team player that and an effective communicator with good analytical skills. You are comfortable working to deadlines and producing a good standard of work.
• A formal qualification in Quantity Surveying (BSc, MSc, HND or other recognised vocational routes such as the “RICS Certificate in Quantity Surveying Practice”).
• Have the ability to understand and accurately report complex commercial scenarios and issues
• A minimum of 6 years work experience in the Quantity Surveying sector.
• IT literacy with regards to Microsoft Excel, Word etc.

Desired but not essential:

• Attained or working toward appropriate professional membership (eg RICS/CICES/CIOB)
• Minimum 6 years work experience of Quantity Surveying in a Main Contracting / Subcontracting environment
• Experience in one of the following areas; M&E / MEP / building refurbishment / civil engineering.
• Experience of managing multiple subcontractors on one project.
• Experience on projects ranging from £2m – £20 in value.
• Familiarity with JCT and 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, Dalkia is owned by EDF Energy, Britain’s biggest generator of low carbon electricity 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;

• 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

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.