We’re looking to add an experienced Quantity Surveyor to our team here at Chubb, to work on Hinkley Point C and other projects. Based out of our Blackburn HQ this is a hybrid opportunity and a key hire for us and as such we’re looking for a QS from a M&E or Civils background.
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!
SALARY: Upto £55K DoE
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Car/Car Allowance
- Bonus
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Digital GP
- Employee Referral Scheme (£1000)
- Company Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance (4 x Basic Salary)
- Employee Scholarship Scheme
- A Central Benefits Platform offering a wide variety of discounts.
- Childcare Vouchers
- Health & Wellbeing Resources
- Bravo Awards: Recognising outstanding contributions from all employees and encourage excellence.
Contract & Commercial Management
- Administration of the Main Contract(s), including supporting the preparation and maintenance of Project Control information.
- Lead on Change Management processes and support timely cash collection.
- Manage the administration and onboarding of subcontractors, ensuring all contractual agreements and due‑diligence requirements are met in line with internal governance and Client expectations.
- Ensure the subcontract strategy is executed in full alignment with the Main Contract.
- Demonstrate strong understanding and practical working knowledge of NEC3 Option C ECC Contract.
- Support the preparation, review, and negotiation of subcontract agreements where required.
Project Management Support
- Work collaboratively with the Project Manager and wider team to identify and mitigate risks through early warnings and compensation events
- Assist in the administration of Instructions, notifications, and other contractual communications.
- Support the preparation of accurate project control information to assess progress against the agreed construction programme.
- Contribute to project reporting, including commercial dashboards and performance summaries.
Project Accounting & Cost Management
- Prepare periodic Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
- Produce monthly Applications for Payment.
- Collect and validate data to support monthly AfPs.
- Prepare and monitor periodic cash flow forecasts.
- Value change in accordance with contractual mechanisms.
- Assess, prepare, and support negotiation of claims.
- Monitor budget performance against expenditure and report on variances.
Qualifications & Experience
- RICS‑accredited degree in Quantity Surveying or other relevant construction discipline.
- Working knowledge of the NEC3 suite of contracts.
- Experience using the CEMAR work management platform (preferred but not essential).
- Strong understanding of business processes with a hands‑on approach and commitment to best practice.
- Experience administering contracts in both Client and Subcontract environments.
- Proven ability to influence and manage confrontational or demanding situations professionally.
- Proficient in Excel, including advanced functions such as VLOOKUP and SUMIF.
- Experience in cost reporting, forecasting, and commercial risk management.
- Experience in quantifying works and interpreting drawings and specifications
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