Quantity Surveyor – Flexible Generation (Energy Storage, Peaking Plants, Green Hydrogen etc.)
Quantity Surveyor sought by leading Project Developer and EPC provider for portfolio of power generation assets within the UK. Projects include latest generation reciprocating engines, battery energy storage and traditional renewable power projects. Varying sizes including 50mw, 100mw and 100mw+. All budget’s in the £10’s of millions.
The ideal Quantity Surveyor will have experience in energy, infrastructure or civils and will be comfortable overseeing risk and value management whilst driving the performance of sub-contractors and managing quality.
Quantity Surveyor key requirements:
* 4 – 10 years post-graduation experience
* Ability to demonstrate significant experience in using various contract forms, with particular emphasis on the NEC suite of contracts (ECC Accredited Project Manager qualification preferable but not essential).
* Experience of heavy Civils/M&E/Energy works in a main/principal contractor setting (desirable).
* Experience of working on high-value contracts (£10m plus) for principal contractor (desirable).
Quantity Surveyor key responsibilities:
* Management of change – takes the lead and owns the change process – maintains effective change control procedures with supply chain (i.e.) managing Risk/Early Warning Registers; proactively reacts to notifications of works variations (cost and time), works with contractors to reduce project risk to minimise cost.
* Procurement – prepare enquiry documents, conduct work scope reviews, with particular emphasis on the identification of areas of design and time criticality T&C’s review, strong contract negotiation, select best value Contractors and Draft Final Order documentation
* Manage Contractor accounts; assess and administer payments in a timely manner and formulate payment notifications and notices to pay less accordingly.
* Challenge and act on areas subject to disallowed costs.
* Reporting activities – Maintaining internal cost plans Earned Value recognition, reporting to Director level
* Provide site management with commercial support and advice.
* Strong emphasis on profit maximisation
* Promote and maintain professional working relationships
* Ability to work autonomously
The successful Quantity Surveyor will inherit a pipeline of challenging projects, giving the opportunity to help deliver some of the latest generation peaking plant and largest battery energy storage assets worldwide. You’ll operate within a lean organisation that offers autonomy, generous remuneration, and accelerated career progression.
Quantity Surveyor – Flexible Generation