The company: Driver Project Services, part of Diales Plc is a global, multidisciplinary consultancy firm which has operated in the UK and overseas for over 45 years, delivering high quality, innovative solutions to our engineering and construction clients worldwide.
We offer a full range of project controls and project management services including commercial, cost, risk & project management, planning & scheduling, and Quantity Surveying services to our clients projects across the UK.
The role: Following our continued successes in securing local work we are seeking skilled Senior Quantity Surveyors / Commercial Managers who are experienced in the Petrochemical, Oil and Gas, Pharmaceutical, Defence and complex manufacturing sectors to join our dynamic project controls team.
You will play a crucial role providing pre and post contract activities, supporting our clients upcoming Turnaround / Shutdown(s).
You may also be involved with managing and controlling various projects and/or maintenance works on the plant.
Key responsibilities will include: Location of work is Humberside south of river.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract / sub-contract management, & cost management, from Pre-contract stage, through construction to final accounting and closeout.
You will be required to develop and place contracts for shutdown and maintenance activities, including; Identification & inclusion of specifications from various sources, such as historical information, engineers, design department.
Negotiating T&Cs Identifying and collating scopes of work Producing pricing documents, KPIs and schedules of rates Assisting procurement department with the tender process, including Supplier identification, down selection and award.
Providing accurate live forecasting & reporting as required by the individual stakeholders and / or project needs.
Ensure client accounting system (SAP) accurately reflects project and contract status in terms of actual and forecast, costs, work in progress (WIP) and obligations.
Making sure actual costs are properly monitored and assessed against the baseline estimate all site costs including direct labour, plant & materials, all management bookings and challenge any variance to the plans.
Robust project controls and accurate reporting of progress/work done, contractors responsibilities, early warnings, payment, compensation events, risk and opportunities.
Ensuring that proper records are kept so that all financial information for audits and cost assurance is readily available.
Ensuring robust estimates are provided that are aligned to scope and makes allowance for all risks and opportunities.
Alignment to the overall commercial strategy within our clients operations to ensure goals, targets and objectives are delivered.
Making sure any withheld, disputed, or disallowed costs are reported to the Project Manager and Project Board, whilst making sure any inadmissible costs are not included within the project/programme costs.
Actively seeking resolution on disputed or withheld costs.
Actively participate in Contract Reviews and/or Project Boards.
Carry out site visits as required and engagement with the site team to drive commercial performance and ensure innovations and improvements are planned, resourced, and being delivered as directed by the line manager.
Key candidate criteria: Strong commercial experience inPetrochemical, Oil and Gas, Pharmaceutical, sectors.
Extensive Pre and Post contract experience.
Experience of dealing with operational and project teams.
5+ years post-qualification experience working within a contracting or customer commercial role.
Degree qualified or have at least 8 years relevant industry experience.
SAP experience would be advantageous.
Additional information: Permanent employment preferred but will consider contract employment opportunities as well.
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