Overview
Established in 2012, Omnia Projects is a respected specialist in T&D engineering, project management and technical assurance. With over 110 staff the company has delivered critical infrastructure for clients including National Grid, helping to shape the UK’s evolving energy system.
Omnia Projects brings deep expertise across the full energy project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept design through to commissioning and operation, helping clients navigate the growing complexity of the UK’s energy landscape. The addition of Omnia Projects strengthens Egis’ strategy to deliver a fully integrated service offering in the sector. It enhances capabilities in civil and structural engineering, protection and control and project delivery services for high-voltage substations and overhead line and cable design, creating a broader service offering for clients involved in energy transition and grid modernisation.
Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work with a major DNO from their local office in Tadcaster.
Responsibilities
* Build and maintain professional relationships with both internal and external parties
* Support the project team in establishing commercial contracts and providing risk management guidance
* Undertaken procurement activities for the company as well as on behalf of clients including preparing and sending enquiries to sub-contractors inviting them to tender, undertaking tender analysis and preparing recommendation to award
* Supporting the Project Manager in the preparation of Early Warnings (EW), Compensation Events (CE) and Project Managers Communications (PMI)
* Responsible for cost assurance activities on a portfolio of projects ensuring applications for payment are justified and accurate
* Provide contract and risk management support including participating in Risk Reduction meetings
* Monitor and report on expenditure on contracts compared to budgets and forecasts
* Seek to minimise the cost of a project and enhance value for money whilst still achieving the required standards and quality
* Prepare and manage cashflow forecasts
* Prepare and maintain cost reporting for internal & external stakeholders
* Assist to avoid disputes with clients, suppliers and subcontractors
* Assisting in the compilation of commercial / contractual responses to the client and subcontractors
* Give feedback to the relevant parties with regards to contract pricing and profit and loss
* Contribute to and attend financial and progress meetings with clients and sub-contractors as required
* Ensure that contractor’s programmes are realistic and managed in accordance with system access and project sponsor requirements
* Ensure that all contract/project activities adhere to current legislation and Client policies and procedures
* Regular attendance at construction sites to review and monitor contractor progress to verify compensation events and applications for payment
* Ensure compliance with commercial and financial governance processes
* Maintain accurate records of all commercial and contract administration activities
Requirements
* Must be a self-starter, capable of working remote from management
* Experience of working on high voltage substation construction projects is desirable, although not essential
* Experience of working with NEC and FIDIC forms of contract
* Fully conversant with using MS Outlook suite of applications and highly proficient in the use of MS Excel
* Strong communication skills both written and verbal
* Must have own car with full driving licence and be willing to travel for company business
Location
This role is Hybrid with 3 days on site in Tadcaster.
Work Hours
Full time / 40 hours per week
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.
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