Job Description
Costain have won extensive work across the water sector to support the AMP8 investment cycle.
We are working closely with Severn Trent Water on their Capital Delivery Framework, as part of its capital programme for AMP8. As part of the Design and Build Framework lot, Costain brings together its design, construction, and consultancy expertise to undertake renewal and refurbishment projects and will assist Severn Trent in its target to make continuous improvements to its safety performance, whilst ensuring continuity of supply and consequently lowering costs for its customers.
The Commercial function is accountable for the effective control of commercial risks, liabilities, exposures, and opportunities within all our trading relationships.
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Role: The Senior Quantity Surveyor will manage all assigned commercial activities within the project environment. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be involved with all aspects of the project lifecycle, seeking to minimise the cost of a project and enhance value for money whilst achieving the required standards and quality in accordance with contract and Customer’s and/or Contract Leader expectations. This role may work independently, managing a small commercial team or under the direction of and reporting to a more senior commercial designation.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence.
* Ensure contractual and commercial risks and opportunities are identified to the Contract Leader.
* Prepare and agree applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates.
* Maintain registers of variations, delay, extension times and claims.
* Implement the Company’s commercial policies and procedures in a compliant and consistent manner.
* 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 & 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 the Contract Leader / Project Manager.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Significant 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 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 close‑out 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.
Desirable
* Previous commercial experience in the water sector.
* A creative and innovative approach to problem‑solving.
* Experience of developing & implementing procurement and contract strategies.
Essential Qualifications
* Hold an RICS / CICES accredited degree.
* Hold or be nearing completion of Full Membership with RICS / CIECS.
About Us
Costain helps to improve people’s lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK’s leading smart infrastructure solutions company.
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