Quantity Surveyor - Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX11 7AW
Contract: PermanentSalary: Offering up to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience and skillsWe have an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join us at Thames Water.
As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for all the commercial and operational aspects of contracts within your department. You will join one of our established and expanding Commercial Teams, and throughout your career at Thames Water, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects ranging in value from £25,000 to £200M.
You will be commercially ensuring Thames Water meets all its contractual, legal and commercial obligations whilst engaging and advising professional service colleagues such as Delivery Managers and Project Engineers.
What you’ll be doing as the Quantity Surveyor
* Providing commercial advice on Capital Projects across our operational sites in the Thames Valley.
* Managing projects from inception to completion.
* Attending sites to carry out measurements and value work.
* Carrying out tendering analysis and evaluations.
* Variation assessment and negotiations.
* Project final accounting.
* Leading the dispute resolution process.
* Providing advice on contractual claims.
* Managing the assessment and certification of monthly Applications for Payments. (AFP)
Base Location – This is a hybrid role and base location can be flexible across our Thames Valley sites.
36 hours per week, Monday-Friday.
What you should bring to the role
To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:
* Hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have your own transport.
* Hold an HND or equivalent or higher in a quantity surveying or construction-related subject.
* Be able to demonstrate experience in managing operational contracts. (either a large-scale, high-value contract or a portfolio of contracts)
* A strong technical understanding of commercial and contract management.
* Negotiation and dispute resolution experience.
* Have exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
* Ability to deliver information and influence internal & external stakeholders at all levels.
* Strong MS Office skills, ability to work to deadlines and highly organised.
What’s in it for you?
1. Offering up to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills.
2. 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus