Since 1978, Hopkins has been a business built on family values that has grown from strength to strength.
Currently, we have over 200 people working across the business. Some of whom have been with us since the beginning!
Our ethos is to promote from within our own team whenever we can. So, developing our people is vital to our success.
From Early Careers to Director level, we are always looking to find great people to join our team.
Managing Quantity Surveyor
Location: Solent
Salary: Highly competitive + Car Allowance + Benefits
At Hopkins, our purpose is to always deliver high levels of customer service and industry knowledge. Our vision is to self-deliver our sustainable projects from design through the installation period and then to maintain the buildings, ensuring they operate to the original design principles. To achieve both, we have built a team of dedicated, innovative and creative people. Who never settle for "just average".
In a nutshell
We are a mechanical and electrical services contractor and are actively seeking to recruit for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor.
The Managing Quantity Surveyor will play a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of the quantity surveying.
This position requires a strategic thinker with excellent leadership skills, capable of managing a team and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
The ideal candidate would be able to support in providing full commercial awareness to ensure the project management and operational delivery team are aware of all commercial and contractual matters involved on the project, whilst also providing support to the Commercial Manager / Commercial Director as appropriate and required.
Day to day
This role provides the opportunity to be part of something that will last for generations. You will be part of a team that helps design and consult on multiple projects across our business. From residential care villages, to hotels and ground breaking innovative client projects, you will be involved throughout the process.
This will often include the following activities.
* Lead and manage a team of quantity surveyors on allocated projects, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
* Understand the cost estimates, budgets for projects alongside our design, pre-construction, estimating team during the above phase, ensuring commercial coverage.
* Review and negotiation of the Contract with our Client, with support from the senior management team.
* Be part of the procurement process, including the preparation of tender documents, evaluation of bids, and negotiation and Contract placement of the Sub-Contract Agreements with our specialist Sub-Contractors.
* Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to budgets and schedules.
* Liaise with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and project delivery.
* Review and negotiate final accounts, ensuring all financial aspects of the projects are accurately documented.
* Review and understanding of programme, and ensure correct contractual notices are issued and as required by the Contract.
About you
We are looking for a diverse range of applicants who have a real passion for the M&E industry, perhaps wanting to change careers or kick start their journey with us as one of the largest M&E business in the area.
Here are some of the qualities we are looking for in the right person to join our team
Personal Attributes:
* Detail-oriented and highly organised.
* Proactive and able to work under pressure.
* Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
* High level of integrity and professionalism.
* Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Essential Skills
* Excellent communication skills
* High degree of personal motivation
* Commercial acumen
* Ability to work as part of a team supporting both the operational team and peer group
* Manage numerous activities across several projects simultaneously
* Outgoing personality essential for dealing directly with clients and their design teams
* Strong negotiation skills
* Flexibility regarding working across all areas of the business, meet the requirements of this challenging position.
* Enterprising, commercial, and planned approach
* Willing and able to take responsibility
* Ability to add value to the role, department, and company as a whole
If this sounds like you, and you would like to be on this exciting journey, we would love to hear from you!
Be yourself
Our clients come from all walks of life and so do our colleagues. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. At Hopkins, we believe everyone is capable of achieving great things - no matter your age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We celebrate difference and everything that makes our colleagues unique.
To make your journey with us accessible and individual to you, we encourage you to let us know if you'd like a little extra help with your application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. We are here to support you, so please reach out to our team.