This is a great opportunity to join the team delivering on Treatment Works within this area. Their projects are a mix of civil, mechanical, electrical and IC scopes, ranging between £2.5m - £60m.
This is an exciting time to join the business, as they deliver enlarged AMP8 programmes across the UK for several water companies.
What you will be doing as a Quantity Surveyor:
Provide commercial management on low to medium risk/complexity projects, including the following tasks:
Co-ordinating with, reporting to and implementing the reasonable directives of the Senior Quantity Surveyor / Managing Quantity Surveyor (functional reporting).
Complete monthly internal CVR updates informed by robust cost forecasting
Liaising with Contracts Managers on the day-to-day commercial administration of contracts to ensure the financial success of construction operations and to keep the Commercial Manager apprised of all material events.
Undertake subcontract procurement from cradle to grave (enquiry packages, bid analysis and recommendations, Subcontract drafting and Subcontract management through to final account).
Supervising, mentoring and encouraging junior staff in their personal professional development.
Ensuring consultation with contracts management that all necessary notices and submissions required by the Contract are given in an expedient manner.
Compilation and submission of monthly Applications for Payment to the Client, including negotiation of interim certified amounts.
Involvement in dispute avoidance/resolution.
Responsible for managing meetings where appropriate.
Complete accurate internal cash flow forecast updates
Complete external reporting to the Client, including Value of Work Done and cash flow forecasting.
Ensure disciplined change control and management, both domestic with the supply chain and external with the client.
Ensure the successful negotiations of the Main Contract Final Accounts.
Undertake robust cost control, including management of accruals, actual cost allocations and challenges.
Provide commercial support to the project operations team, including regular site presence.
Location: three days on-site, two days WFH
What we will need from you:
Sound & comprehensive understanding of construction industry and the parties to it.
Proficient knowledge of measurement and valuation.
Good knowledge of standard forms of contract.
Proficient in reading drawings, specifications and knowledge of construction process.
Ability to negotiate with clients/sub-contractors and draft sub contracts.
Knowledge of CIS.
Ability to produce accurate monthly cost and value reports and outturn financial forecasts.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Awareness of dispute procedures.
Experience of undertaking risk assessments and valuation of them in conjunction with other project team members.
Experience of working on live projects and final accounts
Experience of value engineering.
Successfully completed a number of final accounts.
Experience of procuring major works subcontracts
Professional membership of recognised institute e.g. RICS (desirable)
Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages e.g. Excel, Word & PowerPoint and industry standard Common Data Environment, financial and Project Management systems.
Experience of mentoring junior staff.
Experience of working on Water Treatment projects highly desirable.
What we can offer you
Competitive salary (to be discussed on application)
Car Allowance (to be discussed on application)
26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
Life Assurance
Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
2 days volunteering opportunities
Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
Employee Assistance Programme
Professional membership fees
Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more
Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
Dental Insurance
Travel insurance
Cycle to work scheme
Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions
Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year