Our Water contractor client are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support their Commercial team on Thames Water based out of Camberley offices on a permanent basis.
Our client are working with Thames Water on a variety of water and wastewater projects and have fantastic opportunities for individuals to join their growing AMP8 delivery team, working predominantly across the Thames Valley and Thames South regions. There is a mix of projects ranging from smaller capital maintenance to large civil new build schemes.
Responsibilities
Undertaking the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence.
Ensuring contractual and commercial risks and opportunities are identified to the Contract Leader
Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates
Maintaining registers of variations, delay, extension times and claims
Compliant and consistent implementation of the Company's commercial policies and procedures
Assist with preparation of monthly progress valuations and claims for work completed
Produce pre-Contract tender negotiations & 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.
Maintaining awareness of the different construction contracts in current use
Ensure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of Contract Leader / Project Manager
Qualifications
Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen.
Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working.
Extensive experience of 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 able to demonstrate the ability to collate information, prepare reports, payment certificates
and interim financial reports and closeout reports.
Extensive experience of drafting effective contractual correspondence and the facilitation of 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
Degree qualified - preferred
RICS accreditation an advantage
Water experience an advantage
Working under NEC3/4 essential
Benefits
Salary circa 65-75k depending on level of experience
Generous holiday allowance
Excellent company pension
Access to private medical cover/other benefits
Car or cash car allowance