Your new project!
A client of ours is recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on the Southern Water contract near Brighton.
Our client are responsible for the full life cycle, the design and build of major infra' projects and they have been tasked with delivering the infrastructure package on behalf of Southern Water to provide clean water and manage waste waste.
The clean water infrastructure programme will require upgrading existing assets and installing new assets to reduce leakage and usage across the region.
With plans to significantly increase activities during AMP8, to continue into AMP9, this is a unique opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic and impact environment.
Join us in delivering cutting-edge solutions and shaping the future of water infrastructure.
You will be responsible for overseeing the following: To provide assistance, support and advice on all commercial issues within the Project(s).
Encourage and develop a culture of commercial awareness within the team.
Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required.
Preparation of Valuations/Application for payment with full supporting documentation in accordance with the contract.
Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation.
Preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules.
Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts.
Undertake the contract administration, including change management and maintain associated registers.
Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.
Challenge & manage in cost control / cost mitigation.
Implement a WBS structure to satisfy the Client & Contract requirements.
Have an up to date Cost to Complete and Risk analysis Register for the projects(s).
Preparation, negotiation and agreement of change events, extension of time claims, final accounts etc.
Measurement of quantities in accordance with the standard methods of measurement as required.
Drafting of complex subcontract arrangement including professional services & appropriate terms of engagement.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications: HND/Degree qualification CSCS (White/Gold card) Chartered (ideal) Full driving license MDP 1&2 - desirable Commercially astute.
Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract and Standard Methods of Measurement.
Programming techniques, project controls, risk analysis, contract admin, procurement, cost, claims.
Key attributes you must possess: Assess information within normal areas of responsibility; question evidence and findings in order to highlight and communicate issues.
Convey straightforward information with accuracy; have the ability to listen and ask questions to clarify understanding as necessary.
Be aware that customer and supplier standards must be met within time and cost constraints.
Demonstrate a rational approach to decision making, assessing data within laid down guidelines; Discuss problems / issues and suggest possible solutions.
Be able to work systematically within clear guidelines / set goals and strive to achieve required results consistently.
Identify and pursue new stretching targets.
Recognise the need for personal development, identifies and discusses development and training needs with manager.
Appreciate the time, cost and quality implications of the role.
Lead by example on projects by flagging up commercial risks and opportunities on an ongoing basis and strive to improve performance.
What Our Client Can Offer Hybrid Working Guaranteed!
Brilliant Matched Pension Scheme Company Car or Car allowance with Fuel Card or Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme with Fuel Card Private Health Care and Health care Cash plan (family level) Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance If this is of interes to you, please take the time to apply now!