Small Projects Sourcing - Assistant Quantity Surveyor

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JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

Small Projects Sourcing – Assistant Quantity Surveyor

What this job involves:

Support the JLL Small Projects Regional Sourcing Lead, and the account Small Project Managers in the procurement of Small Project Suppliers and Services.

Support the procurement process on the account, including assisting the operational team in preparation of robust project cost plans and scope of works confirmation; supporting the sourcing team in supplier pre-qualification, compiling tender documentation and tender evaluation; and demonstrating Best Value through assisting and managing the bidding process through to supplier engagement with ongoing contract administration. Support with commercial issues including contract change management, applications, valuations, certifications, and post contract close out of final accounts.

Support with ongoing supplier performance management (frameworks/supplier contracts) working to demonstrate and achieve best value for both the client and JLL within the governance requirements of the contract.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Ensure supplier quotations are aligned to contract pricing schedules and any other relevant contractual agreements. Assess quotations to ensure they are aligned to project specific requirements; negotiating amendments when required to manage client and JLL risk.
• In conjunction with Sourcing and the account PM’s, assist with the competitive bid process for the engagement of supplier services, including the preparation of Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for Small Projects services, with the assembly and analysis of tender documents and bids including evaluations and reports to make recommendations to the Sourcing Lead and Small Projects Country Lead for approval.
• Support in the demonstration of Best Value across all Small Projects by undertaking audits and performance management of national and regional framework agreements, ensuring Best Value compliance using relevant systems.
• Assist in driving Sustainability through project scopes and supplier quotations where applicable to help achieve client Carbon Net Zero (CNZ) targets.
• Management of benchmarking and value management of costs at project and programme level to support business cases for the procurement and delivery of Small Projects and support of detailed cost plans and feasibility studies.
• Identify and report cost savings at project and support in any cost saving initiatives through contract management following large asset replacement projects.
• Supporting the operations team to ensure pre and post contract cost control, following change management processes overseeing and where applicable ensuring all contractual changes and variations are captured and tracked.
• Supporting the operations team to ensure budgets are not exceeded and commercial data is accurate in the Small Projects Tracker, through inception to agreement of final accounts.
• Manage the application for payment process for key Small Project suppliers, including supporting in project valuations and certifications and consolidation of information from operational teams to ensure timely supplier payments, working with finance teams to resolve any queries.
• Support in establishing Small Projects supplier contracts and the process of on-boarding and updating of supplier contracts to ensure through the procurement process that all engaged suppliers will provide services that are in accordance with all operating procedures, statuary requirements, and within the JLL Health and Safety guidelines.
• Support in ensuring compliance to the client’s and JLL’s sourcing and contracting policies and procedures as set out through the Supply Chain Control Programme (SCCP - 100% compliance for all suppliers)
• Assist in managing the data integrity of global contract database (for small projects in the UK) – ensure supplier details are current and correct.

Desired or preferred experience and technical skills:

• Experience of Construction and the Built Environment, working in a Small Works, FM, Project Management or other technical environment in a similar role; experience of Small Works roll out projects and management of all aspects of commercial requirements from inception to financial close.
• Educated to a good standard
• Working towards (or prepared to work towards) CIPS or RICS membership

Required Skills and Experience:

• Languages: Must be fluent in English
• Excellent organisational skills required
• Good interpersonal skills to support multifunctional teams
• Strong data analytical skills to identify trends and make recommendations based on findings
• Excellent PC skills, proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Location:Remote – London, Birmingham, Sheffield

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

About JLL

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honoured to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation, and succeed together.

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

About JLL–

For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with annual revenue of $20.9 billion and operations in over 80 countries around the world, our more than 103,000 employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAY. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.

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