JOB DESCRIPTION
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 £500 m to Costain, with an option to extend by up to five years.
The strategic delivery partner framework will deliver upgrades to water and wastewater assets, including treatment sites, pumping stations and reservoirs, during Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) and beyond. Southern Water expects that its AMP8 programme, which runs from 2025 to 2030, will be the largest it has ever undertaken.
Senior Quantity Surveyor role: The Senior Quantity Surveyor manages all assigned commercial activities within the project environment, working independently or leading a small commercial team under the direction of a more senior commercial designation. Responsibilities span the entire project lifecycle, aiming to minimise costs, enhance value for money, and achieve required standards and quality in accordance with contract and Customer/Contract Leader expectations.
Responsibilities
* Undertake efficient and effective management and issue accurate, timely, and compliant notices and correspondence.
* Identify contractual and commercial risks and opportunities and report them to the Contract Leader.
* Prepare and agree applications for payment, or assess and prepare payment certificates.
* Maintain registers of variations, delay, extension times, and claims.
* Ensure compliant and consistent implementation of company commercial policies and procedures.
* Assist with preparation of monthly progress valuations and claims for work completed.
* Interface with 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 supply‑chain procurement plan, including benchmarking.
* Maintain ongoing liaison with site team, supply chain, and Customers’ representatives.
* Provide contractual advice to the project/site team as and when appropriate.
* 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 Contract Leader/Project Manager.
Qualifications
Essential
* Post‑graduate commercial experience in the construction industry with demonstrable track record of achievement.
* Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen.
* Practical approach, logical thought process, and methodical way of working.
* Extensive experience setting up and/or operating office management systems, including filing systems and document control and distribution.
* Extensive experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and ability to collate information, prepare reports, payment certificates, interim financial reports and close‑out reports.
* Extensive experience 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.
* Holds an RICS/CICES accredited degree.
Desirable
* Creative and innovative approach to problem solving.
* Experience developing and implementing procurement and contract strategies.
* Senior Quantity Surveyors nearing or holding Full Membership with RICS/CIEC.
About the Team
CMDP is a joint venture between Costain and MWHT delivering a range of schemes to maintain and improve Southern Water’s water supply and wastewater treatment works in the eastern half of its region (Kent & Sussex).
EEO Statement
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant who discloses they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the role. For more details, visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign
#J-18808-Ljbffr