Quantity Surveyor at Chubb Fire & Security UK & Ireland

Chubb Fire & Security have been protecting people and assets worldwide for more than 200 years. Providing essential and innovative security systems, equipment and services, from digital CCTV surveillance and intruder alarms to fire detection and suppression systems.  Our customers range from local independent businesses to many of the FTSE 100 companies, and our Chubb family is extensive too, with a dynamic team of over 13,000 employees globally - Together we do great things!

Our commitment to our people is to continually develop and innovate so that we grow together as your career unfolds. As part of the global API Group, we join a family of organisations where leadership, and leadership development is our most powerful strategic advantage and the best way to invest in our people. 

SALARY:  Excellent Basic

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Free Onsite Parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme (£1000)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance (4 x Basic Salary)
• Employee Scholarship Scheme
• A Central Benefits Platform offering a wide variety discounts
• Childcare Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing Resources 
• Bravo Awards: Recognising outstanding contributions from all employees and encourage excellence

Chubb Systems now has an opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor in Blackburn, working on hybrid basis.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and your wellbeing is hugely important to us. That’s why we are committed to keeping you safe, secure, and happy in your career.

With a new partner in APi Group, we are faced with exciting times ahead – filled with plenty of new opportunities for you. To help us do this we need people like you, with the desire to play your part in making the world a safer place

We have created the perfect platform for you to progress your career with Chubb F&S, with a range of opportunities available.

To manage the commercial aspects of a portfolio of design and build projects of a gross value of circa £250k to £10 million.

This is a hybrid role, working from various locations , including home, Blackburn office and nationwide project sites. The role is likely to require stays overnight close to site locations.

The candidate will be a strong team player but with an ability to work individually as appropriate.

Responsibilities:

• Administration of the Main Contract(s) including assisting with Project Control information, Change Management and Cash collection
• Administration of the Subcontract Agreements holistically under the portfolio, including execution of the project subcontract strategy
• Provide advisory service regarding various standard forms of agreement (including JCT, NEC, ICE, etc.), their administration ensuring best practices are adopted and implemented throughout the project life span including inception, delivery and close out

Project Accounting

• Periodic Cost Value Reconciliation(s)
• Periodic Cash Flow Forecasting and monitoring
• Monitoring of budget against expenditure and reporting on variances
• Valuing Change

Project  Management

• Working with the Project Manager to identify early warnings within the Subcontract environment
• Assisting in the administration of Instructions and the like.
• Assisting with preparation of accurate project control information to evaluate progress against the agreed construction programme(s).
• Management of all administration of subcontracts

To be successful in this role you will posses:

• Experience of the JCT standard suite of Contracts essential
• Experience of the NEC 3 and 4 suites of Contracts essential
• Extensive experience as a site Senior QS with a main contractor or similar organisation
• Must demonstrate successful financial delivery in a challenging contracting environment
• Ensure adherence to all Company Policies and Procedures.
• To be fully conversant and compliant with all Environmental Health and Safety procedures.
• Complete quarterly ethics module as advised by BPO
• To fully comply with all Quality, Environmental Health and Safety directives including but not limited to PPE, Accident Reporting, Cardinal Rules, RAMS, ACE

Chubb is a leading provider of fire safety and security solutions & services for customers worldwide. We have been protecting people and assets for over 200 years. Today, our 14,000 employees in 250 branches in 17 countries work to make the world safer, protect people and provide peace of mind. Our fire, security and monitoring services cover more than 1.3 million sites around the world.

We welcome applications from talented Assistant Quantity Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Managers and Project Managers who live within a commutable distance of Blackburn, Manchester, Burnley, Bolton, Bury, Preston, Lancashire, Warrington, Halifax, Huddersfield