Job Description
Costain are working with Anglian Water on their new Reservoirs Programme to support progression of 2 huge new reservoirs through DCO (Govt Approval). We are primarily acting as Anglian Water's Principal Contractor under CDM for the extensive site investigation works and have fantastic opportunities for individuals looking to join our growing delivery team, working predominantly across Sleaford (Lincolnshire), Chatteris (Cambridgeshire) and Peterborough.
The role may involve all aspects of work from the initial tender to final account and close out, seeking to minimise the costs and enhance value for money whilst achieving the required standards and quality. This role will work under the close direction and supervision of a more senior quantity surveyor.
This role would suit an established Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Graduate Quantity Surveyor who has some work experience. It is a hybrid role and will be required to attend the Peterborough office 3 times a week.
Responsibilities
* Prepare enquiries, analyse tenders, negotiate, and manage allocated accounts including orders, payments & final accounts, and close outs in accordance with customer or company procedures.
* Assist in the preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates.
* Play a key role in capturing, managing, and communicating change and risk on the project in accordance with the Contract.
* Assist in the preparation of the Project Control Reporting including project cost & value / EVA reports, budgets, and forecasts.
* Report to Line Management when contractual notices and correspondence with both customer and sub-contractors are required in accordance with the Contract.
* Assisting with the reporting of the Project Budget / Cost Report.
* Undertake record‑keeping including but not limited to collating site records, the preparation of meeting packs, meeting invites, and taking meeting minutes.
* Carry out supply chain performance reviews on allocated packages.
* Contribute to Value management / value engineering.
* Understand the implications of health and safety regulations.
* Ensure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of Contract Leader / Project Manager.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Be proactive in self‑development and professional qualification.
* Have understanding or experience of business systems, spreadsheet development, cost analysis, programme evaluation and development, compensation event and/or variations assessment and evaluation.
* Increasing knowledge of a variety of forms & options of contracts.
* Have experience or appreciation of the risk management process for both schedule and cost and the use of Earned Value Management.
Desirable
* Have experience or appreciation of company policies, procedures & controls, operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution and assist in the drafting of contractual correspondence on behalf of the project and project manager.
Qualifications
* Holds an RICS/CICES accredited degree, or enrolled on an accredited part‑time postgraduate degree with relevant experience.
Desirable Qualifications
* Enrolled and working towards Full Membership of either RICS or CICES.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Civil Engineering
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