About the Role
Our Commercial Team working on the Severn Trent Water account is looking for a motivated and experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the team. You will support the Commercial team in carrying out normal commercial and contractual duties, assist the operational teams as required, comply with Avove values, and ensure maximum recovery of contractual entitlement. This is a full-time permanent role and is a hybrid working position from home and our office.
Responsibilities
* Support the Commercial Team to ensure compliance with Avove systems, processes and procedures on Contracts.
* Work within strict deadlines required under the Contract(s) and as required by Avove.
* Financial monitoring and reporting of Contracts assigned.
* Assisting and establishing suitable construction contracts with clients to suit procurement needs.
* Preparation of accurate financial statements in respect of Contracts assigned.
* Ensuring proper administration of the Contract requirements including all variations (changes) to the works.
* Assist with commercial completion of the Contracts including maintaining contemporary records for use in supporting claims, extensions of time, and evaluation of variations.
* Manage the appointment and ongoing management of subcontractors including payment applications, final accounts etc.
* Ensure prompt submission of invoices and/or applications of payment to clients.
* Assist Business Development in producing information for PQQs and Tenders.
About You
* HNC or equivalent in Quantity Surveying
* Degree qualification or studying towards (RICS or equivalent) is desirable but not mandatory
* Clean Driving Licence
* Ability to work within a delivery team with multiple drivers
* Experience in NEC3 or 4 Contracts with target cost, fixed price, and/or cost reimbursable mechanisms
What’s in it for you
Working here isn’t just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we’ll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. You can also get involved in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.
* We offer a competitive salary that is based on proven skills and experience. Hard work is celebrated and rewarded. We recognise that one size doesn’t fit all so everyone has access.
* Min. 24 days holiday plus statutory holidays (option to buy more)
* Company car or car allowance
* Company pension scheme
* Life assurance
* A selection of lifestyle benefit options
* Financial wellbeing programme
* Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
* Volunteer days and charity matched giving
About Us
We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected. We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward. We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish Water.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that.
What next
We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process. If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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