Senior Quantity Surveyor (Addlestone, England, GB)

Senior Quantity Surveyor Opportunity at Schindler

Schindler, a global leader in elevators, escalators, and moving walks, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic commercial team. With a rich legacy dating back to 1874, Schindler plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of urban life by safely and reliably transporting billions of people daily. This is an opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven organization that prioritizes innovation, safety, and ethical standards, fostering a more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable future.

This role offers a significant opportunity for growth and development within both the local and global Schindler organization. You will be joining a collaborative team dedicated to supporting your professional journey.

Key Responsibilities and Career Advantages:

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be instrumental in shaping the commercial success of Schindler's New Installation (NI) business. Your primary responsibilities will revolve around providing expert bid and commercial support, managing pre-contract risks and opportunities, and driving successful work-winning strategies. This role offers several key advantages for career progression:

• Strategic Commercial Impact: You will have a direct influence on winning new business by developing and implementing robust commercial strategies. This includes analyzing client contracts, managing contractual risks, and developing solutions to maximize opportunities, directly contributing to order intake targets.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Negotiation: The role involves extensive interaction with internal and external stakeholders, providing technical and commercial guidance, and leading negotiations. This is an excellent opportunity to hone your communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Process Improvement: You will have the chance to contribute to the ongoing development of commercial processes and systems, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness. This offers a platform to showcase your analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Work Winning Expertise: You will be involved in supporting the creation of bid responses to tight deadlines and developing customer proposals. This experience will deepen your understanding of tender processes and strategic sales support.
• Risk Management and Mitigation: A core aspect of the role involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks, as well as exploiting commercial opportunities. This will build your expertise in strategic risk management.
• Cross-Business Support: While primarily focused on New Installations, there is potential to support bid activities across other business lines, broadening your experience within the company.
• Health & Safety Contribution: You will play a part in upholding Schindler's commitment to Health & Safety, contributing to a safe working environment and setting a personal example.

What You Bring to the Table:

Schindler is looking for a passionate and experienced professional who thrives in a commercial and sales-oriented environment. The ideal candidate will possess:

• A proven track record in operational Quantity Surveying, successfully managing multi-million-pound projects and service contracts.
• A strong understanding of commercial and sales dynamics, with the ability to influence work-winning strategies while effectively managing risks and opportunities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, essential for interacting with a wide range of key stakeholders.
• Technical expertise, ideally supported by a BSc or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying.
• Demonstrated experience in estimating project costs and presenting high-quality tender documents.
• Experience in managing Health & Safety compliance.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience operating at a senior level within the commercial environment in the building construction and/or maintenance industry.
• Knowledge of key pre-construction procedures (Procurement, Planning, Contracts).
• Proficiency in IT, including the full Microsoft Office suite.

What's In It For You:

Joining Schindler means becoming part of a company that is shaping the future of urban mobility and contributing to a more sustainable world. The benefits package reflects this commitment to employee well-being and career development:

• Meaningful Work: Contribute to projects that enhance the lives of billions and improve the accessibility and sustainability of communities.
• Professional Growth: Access to ongoing training, development support, and opportunities for advancement within a global organization.
• Supportive Culture: Thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued.
• Competitive Compensation: A competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a company car or allowance (for eligible roles).
• Generous Leave: 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, and an annual paid volunteering day.
• Comprehensive Benefits: A strong pension scheme with 6% company contribution, life assurance, enhanced family leave, private medical cover with virtual GP access, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Lifestyle Perks: Free eye tests, eyewear discounts, and access to employee benefit schemes like Tech and Cycle to Work, along with exclusive retailer discounts.

If you are a driven Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a challenging and rewarding career move, where you can make a tangible impact on the world around you, #TeamSchindler awaits. Discover more about this exciting opportunity and how you can help us elevate the quality of urban life.