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Established in 2013, Sapphire Utility Solutions has quickly become the partner of choice for many clients across the UK in our chosen markets. We provide award‑winning services to the clean water, wastewater, gas, multi‑utilities and the highways sector. We are passionate about working alongside our client’s and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life throughout the UK.
Working Hours & Location:
* Location: Bamber Bridge
* Hours of work: 40 hours per week
* Salary: £55,000 – £60,000
About The Role
We are looking for a qualified, experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor in our Commercial department. This new position is available due to a contract win; you will support another wastewater contract. Your role will be to support commercial best practice to maximise value and minimise risk and cost for both Sapphire Utility Solutions and our customers. Accurately value works undertaken and where necessary provide records to substantiate cost, ensure change control process is managed effectively in both main and subcontract. Manage client relationships at contract level. You will report and work directly with the board.
Responsibilities – But Not Limited To
* Contractual knowledge to communicate with relevant parties and ensure understanding of the terms of contract.
* Work efficiently and calmly to meet tight deadlines or respond to other stress factors as they arise.
* Ensure maximum recovery of all contractual entitlements.
* Use performance data to identify opportunities and implement commercial processes to realise contractual entitlements and opportunities.
* Work closely with the Operational team.
* Maintain proper contractual administration of the assigned contract, including value and cost control and maintenance of records.
* Accurately value works undertaken and, where necessary, provide records to substantiate cost to allow prompt issue of Application for payment/invoice in line with contractual timescales.
* Support development of individuals within the commercial team.
* Accept extra duties as situations arise.
* Manage Subcontract Accounts.
Skills And Behaviours
* HNC in Quantity Surveying would be advantageous.
* Undergraduate degree in Quantity Surveying or similar advantageous.
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in utilities or civils industry desirable.
* Experience in QS role or Senior Commercial role.
* Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products, Advanced Excel skills essential.
* Strong commercial and financial acumen.
* Strong knowledge of contracts.
* Strong desire to maintain client relationships whilst not compromising contractual entitlement.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
What We Offer
* 25 Days Holiday Allowance plus bank holidays.
* Company Car Grade 2.
* Pension and Death in Service.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and believe that our differences make us stronger. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including under‑represented groups.
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