Job Title: Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager
Duration: 12 months
The land export cable team is responsible for delivering:
* The landfall drill.
* Multiple complex and non-complex drills along the cable corridor.
* Open-cut trenching and topsoil reinstatement.
* 275kV and 400kV cable supply, installation, test, and commissioning.
Role Specific Work Packages: Land Export Cable (LEC)
In support of the Land Export Cable team, the responsibilities for the role include:
1. Strategic sourcing support - ITT management, bidder relationship management, and detailed ECI / EPCI contract negotiations (contract based on FIDIC Yellow Book).
2. Commercial evaluation - Interrogation of bidder’s rate build-up, including trenching, Al and Cu cable (£/metre), drilling, plant, labour, plastic, fuel, aggregate, cement, etc.
3. Inflation management – Apply knowledge of the London Metal Exchange and BCIS (or equivalent) index for tracking variable costs inflation throughout a contract lifecycle.
4. Internal reporting and presentations to senior management - supporting the Work Package Manager (WPM) on Capex, Risk, and Value Improvement.
5. Budget Management - Support for live and planned budgets related to the Land Export Cable Devex, pre-FID Capex, and Capex portfolio.
6. Onshore survey GI:
* Oversee procurement and contracting for Phase 2 and Phase 3 onshore survey GI campaigns in 2025.
* Manage costs and claims related to land access and standing fees, resolve contract disputes, and amend contracts for scope changes.
1. Ribble Overwater Survey GI: ITT and contract management for up to 3 boreholes on the River Ribble.
2. Devex contract portfolio: Management including engineering support, feasibility studies, electrical studies, land drainage, drone surveys, UXO studies, supplier performance, spend analysis, contract delivery, purchase orders, and P2P Kefron support.
3. Land Substation: Evaluate commercial opportunities for a stand-alone Enabling Works contract for the land substations (LSS).
Skills/Experience
* Ability to work collaboratively to deliver project outcomes and develop team members.
* Experience with procurement approaches such as contractual cost indexation, lump-sum FIDIC Yellow Book contracts, re-measurable contracts, and bills of quantities.
* Proven track record delivering high-value onshore projects on time and within budget.
* Extensive contract negotiation and delivery experience.
* Experience supporting early works procurement and the closing of commercial agreements.
* Experience managing claims processes with legal support during and after projects.
* Recognized degree or equivalent professional qualifications.
* Good knowledge of contract management including FIDIC, LOGIC, and similar contracts.
* Excellent drafting, reviewing, and negotiation skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with executives, technical teams, and clients.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team under pressure.
* High ethical standards and confidentiality.
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