Who we are
VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation.
What we do
We put our Customers and Families First. They are the driving force behind everything we do. We drive forward improvements for them to ensure the service they receive, whether reactive repairs or a major project, is completed safely and on time. In order to achieve this, we have 4 core values: open, caring, agile and collaborative. These are at the heart of everything we do.
Location: DSTL, Salisbury (Hybrid role, 3 days on site per week)
Salary: Competitive + Company Car/Car Allowance
Hours of work: 8am-4.30pm Mon-Fri
Permanent, full time
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a vital role in ensuring the commercial success of our projects by driving cost efficiency, maintaining compliance, and fostering strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. Your expertise in cost management, risk analysis, and contract compliance will be key in supporting the successful delivery of billable works.
What You'll Do
You will be responsible for ensuring strict adherence to health, safety, and sustainability policies, while proactively managing financial and contractual obligations. Collaborating with internal teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders, you will facilitate seamless project execution by providing cost advice, reviewing contracts, and supporting risk management initiatives. Your keen eye for detail will ensure all necessary documentation, reports, and financial records are accurately maintained.
In this role, you will liaise closely with site teams, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), and end users, ensuring everyone is aligned with the project's objectives. You will also play a crucial part in negotiation and dispute resolution, ensuring commercial agreements are upheld while securing value for money. Additionally, you will work closely with the supply chain, monitoring performance and ensuring financial targets are met.
Your commercial acumen will be essential in managing supplier payments, contract variations, and tender processes, ensuring projects are delivered within budget and according to contract requirements. You will also support business improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency gains while promoting sustainability and reducing the carbon footprint across the MOD estate.
What You'll Bring
We're looking for someone with strong analytical skills, a meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to influence and negotiate effectively. You should have experience in construction, property maintenance, or facilities management, with a proven track record in cost modeling, dispute resolution, and commercial risk management.
To be considered for this role, you must be a fully qualified Quantity Surveyor, and due to vetting requirements for site, we are only able to accept applications from British Nationals.
If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where your expertise will drive success and shape the future of our projects, we'd love to hear from you!
What We Offer:
* Company car/car allowance
* Single private medical cover
* 25 days annual leave
* 6% employee matched pension contribution
* Life assurance 2 x annual salary
VIVO Defence Services
The role you have applied for is with VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS. By applying for this role, please be aware that information contained within your CV may be shared between VIVO Defence Services, Serco and EQUANS during the recruitment process.
At VIVO, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. Therefore, we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool.
We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly a Disability Confident Leader. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. If candidates wish to request extra time to apply then they should contact 0345 010 4000 and ask to speak to a VIVO Recruiter.
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