Overview
Our tier 1 Water sector contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor based in Otterbourne (Winchester) on a permanent basis with hybrid working. CMDP, a Joint Venture between Costain and MWHT, has been selected by Southern Water to deliver essential infrastructure solutions for its next AMP8 investment programme. The award is for an initial seven‑year term worth at least £500m to Costain, with an option to extend by up to five years. The project will focus on upgrades to water and wastewater assets during Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) and beyond, running from 2025 to 2030.
Responsibilities
* Efficiently manage and issue accurate, timely, and compliant notices and correspondence.
* Identify contractual and commercial risks and opportunities for the Contract Leader.
* Prepare and agree applications for payment or assess and prepare payment certificates.
* Maintain registers of variations, delays, extensions, and claims.
* Implement the company’s commercial policies and procedures consistently.
* Assist in preparing monthly progress valuations and claims for completed work.
* Interface with the customer’s commercial and project teams.
* Produce pre‑contract tender negotiations and reports where necessary.
* Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and Contract Leader reports.
* Review value management and advise on risk management.
* Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer, and finalise/close out supply chain contracts.
* Plan and implement change management and cost control.
* Monitor and update the supply chain procurement plan, including benchmarking.
* Liaise with the site team, supply chain, and customer representatives.
* Provide contractual advice to the project/site team as required.
* Maintain awareness of the different construction contracts in current use.
* Understand the implications of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
* Ensure all health, safety, and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of the Contract Leader/Project Manager.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Post‑graduate commercial experience in the construction industry with a demonstrable track record of achievement – water sector experience an advantage.
* Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen.
* Practical, logical, and methodical working approach.
* Extensive experience setting up and operating office management systems, including filing systems and document control.
* Extensive experience of drafting effective contractual correspondence and facilitating collaborative solutions.
* Proven negotiating and team‑working skills, with the ability to motivate and lead a team.
* Strong analytical skills.
* Demonstrable legal, contractual, and construction knowledge.
* Confidence and ability to assert influence.
* Creative and innovative problem‑solving approach.
* Experience developing and implementing procurement and contract strategies.
* RICS‑accredited degree / RICS membership.
Benefits
* Salary circa £65‑75k depending on level of experience.
* Hybrid working.
* Generous holiday allowance.
* Excellent company pension.
* Access to private medical cover and other benefits.
* Car or cash car allowance.
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