Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Network Expansion team here at Virgin Media 02 as a Quantity Surveyor on an 18 month fixed term contract! In this role you'll play a pivotal part in the success of the team by undertaking the contract and cost administration required on regional projects. You’ll also play a key role in providing cost management support on contracts across multiple business units.

Within this hardworking and highly valued team, you can expect to take a lead in facilitating all things commercial, including applications for payment, variations, and final accounts from Contractors via CEMAR, ensuring that they are processed within the appropriate Service Level Agreement (SLA). Due diligence is also key, ensuring audits are carried out and site visits are conducted to validate the quantities being applied for.

Who we are

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.

Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The must haves

In order to be considered, you must have the following experience;

• A strong understanding and experience of commercial estimating and benchmarking, gained within the Telecoms, Utility or Construction sectors.
• Proven ability to accurately measure quantities from drawings
• Strong numeracy and excel skills with the ability to understand, manipulate and present large quantities of numerical data as actionable insight
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience with NEC4 contracts

The other stuff we are looking for

We'd also love you to bring;

• Experience with Oracle and CEMAR would be an advantage
• RICS accreditation would be desirable, but not crucial

What's in it for you

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

Next steps

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a competency based interview.

When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you. Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.

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