Quantity Surveyor
Sub Division: Defence
Location: High Wycombe
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday
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Purpose of Role
VINCI Facilities is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to join our Defence team based in High Wycombe.
This role will support the commercial delivery of a secure Defence contract, ensuring robust cost control, contract administration and commercial governance across facilities management, maintenance and project works. Working closely with operational teams, clients and supply chain partners, you will play a key role in driving commercial performance and delivering value for both VINCI Facilities and our customer.
Due to the nature of the contract, successful applicants must be Sole UK Nationals and willing and able to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance.
Job Description
VINCI Facilities is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to join our Defence team based in High Wycombe.
This role will support the commercial delivery of a secure Defence contract, ensuring robust cost control, contract administration and commercial governance across facilities management, maintenance and project works. Working closely with operational teams, clients and supply chain partners, you will play a key role in driving commercial performance and delivering value for both VINCI Facilities and our customer.
Due to the nature of the contract, successful applicants must be Sole UK Nationals and willing and able to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance.
Responsibilities
- Support the commercial management of Defence FM, maintenance and project works.
- Prepare valuations, applications for payment and cost reports.
- Manage contract cost control, forecasting and cash flow.
- Administer subcontractor accounts, including procurement, valuations and final accounts.
- Manage variations, change control procedures and compensation events.
- Produce accurate commercial reports and financial forecasts.
- Assist with risk and opportunity management across the contract portfolio.
- Ensure contractual compliance and adherence to company governance procedures.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, supply chain partners and internal stakeholders.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and commercial best practice.
- Contribute to the successful delivery of contract performance and financial targets.
Essential Qualifications/Skills
Essential
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
- Experience in a Quantity Surveying or Commercial role.
- Experience within Facilities Management, Construction, Building Services, Defence Infrastructure or Maintenance environments.
- Knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial processes.
- Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
- Membership of RICS or another relevant professional body.
- Experience working on Defence or Government contracts.
- Knowledge of lifecycle, minor works and planned maintenance programmes.
- Experience managing compensation events and contractual changes.
This position requires the successful candidate to be a Sole UK National and eligible to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. Employment is subject to successful completion of all relevant security screening and clearance processes.
In return for your hard work we offer additional training and development, 26 days holiday (+ bank holidays), generous pension contribution, life assurance and much more.
We are VINCI Facilities – experts in the built environment. VINCI Facilities is a Facilities Management and Building Solutions provider, delivering cost-effective and sustainable bespoke solutions to customers in the public and private sectors. We are committed to working towards a lower carbon society, focusing on sustainable and innovative methods to exceed our partners' goals and add value for all stakeholders – and we were named the top-ranked FM service provider in the Sustainable FM Index for 2020. We put our people first. Always working as a team and collaborating from start to finish. We are the trusted expert in the built environment because we listen to our team and create a workplace that maximises their potential.
Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at VINCI Facilities is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.
VINCI recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.
Work Location: In person
