Graduate Quantity Surveyor - Engineering

Overview

Support commercial and financial aspects of engineering projects as a graduate quantity surveyor.

Key Responsibilities

• final account
• financial management
• cost forecasting
• subcontract management
• change management
• risk management

Tasks

-Build positive relationships with internal and external customers as required. -Final Account Settlement – assist the project team with the preparation of both Freedom’s final account with our customer and preparation/review of supply chain final accounts. Including any substantiation required to improve the commercial or financial performance of the project. Post-audit of works commercially. -Financial Management – Liaise with the Project team and assist with the preparation of applications for payment with appropriate substantiation of both the level of contract works complete and variations. Ensure cash is received by Freedom in accordance with the contract. Assist with Cost Value Reconciliations, manage supply chain costs and measurement of works on site. -You will be responsible for managing your career and working towards professional accreditation. -Develop your professional network to support you in your role and to support your development. -Provide commercial input to administrative and operational functions, including assisting with quotations, measurements, and work approvals to ensure accuracy and efficiency. -Work under the guidance of an experienced Surveyor or Commercial Manager to assist in implementing best commercial practices throughout all project phases — from tender preparation to completion and final account settlement. -Record Keeping – assist in the production and maintenance of all necessary records to maximise Freedom’s contractual entitlements and justify our position. Follow procedures for client work approval. -At the end of the graduate scheme, you will be able to deliver effective services, ensuring that services, or activities within your area of control, are able to be managed to time and budget, with services delivered safely, profitably and to client requirements. -Stakeholder Relations – maintain positive relationships with the project customer(s) through efficient delivery of objectives, with a view to optimising future opportunities. Effective communication with various levels of personnel on the framework, both internal and external. -Cost and Value Forecasting – assist with the monitoring and forecasting of cost and revenue throughout the project/programme lifecycle. Assist with the production and distribution of accurate internal project reports; such as, Major Project Reviews, CVR files, Risk and Opportunity Registers. Value completed works in line with contractual mechanism, e.g. schedule of rates (SOR), Defined Cost etc. Assist in the creation of and monitoring of cash-flow forecasts to ensure the Project/Programme remains cash positive. -Subcontract Management – assist with the negotiation, production and administration of subcontract agreements including, but not limited to, assisting with payment notice procedures, reviewing potential and instructing change and final account processes. -Change Management – understand the contract change management procedures and assist with the identification and quantification of any changes to Freedom’s contractual obligations; both upstream with our customer and downstream with our supply chain. -Identify and drive improvements where possible. -Contract Administration – review and understand the obligations of Freedom under the contract. Assist with the production of a commercial plan and monitoring our compliance with any such obligations, especially any that could cause a loss of entitlement when not complied with. Follow procedures for client work approval. Commercial and administrative involvement with Works Management System and other IT software. Involvement with PQQ and tender submissions. Produce quotations and pre-estimates. -Support the delivery of improved commercial and financial performance across assigned projects. -Risk Management – Review contract terms and conditions to identify any specific risk and opportunities this may place upon Freedom; assist with the agreed mitigation and enhancement. -Keep a log of your activities and learning within each business area, positively feeding into your development, to ensure that each new rotation can be effectively developed and tailored to meet your individual development needs. -Health & Safety – comply with the company’s Health & Safety standards ensuring that the safety first and foremost message is visible and alive throughout all work activities.

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About Ng Bailey

-Delivers complex, large-scale projects across the UK. -Work spans the full asset lifecycle, including engineering design, offsite manufacturing, and maintenance. -Projects include EV charging hubs, rail signalling systems, and critical infrastructure installations. -Specialisms cover rail, IT services, facilities management, energy, electric vehicles, and infrastructure. -Historic headquarters at Denton Hall blend heritage architecture with modern command centre capabilities. -Recognized for renowned apprenticeship schemes and a proprietary BIM portal showcasing digital expertise.

Sector Specialisms

Interview Process

-numerical and verbal reasoning test -telephone interview -final assessment centre

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship is offered; candidates must have the right to work in the uk indefinitely