We are working with a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company to source strong candidates for a Quantity Surveyor position within their team delivering AMP8 projects for Thames Water. The contractor has been allocated circa £250m of projects in the delightful rural setting of the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire and Thames Valley regions.
This is a great opportunity to join the team delivering on Treatment Works within this area. Their projects are a mix of civil, mechanical, electrical and IC scopes, ranging between £2.5m - £60m.
This is an exciting time to join the business, as they deliver enlarged AMP8 programmes across the UK for several water companies.
What you will be doing as a Quantity Surveyor:
* Provide commercial management on low to medium risk/complexity projects, including the following tasks:
* Co‑ordinating with, reporting to and implementing the reasonable directives of the Senior Quantity Surveyor / Managing Quantity Surveyor (functional reporting).
* Complete monthly internal CVR updates informed by robust cost forecasting
* Liaising with Contracts Managers on the day‑to‑day commercial administration of contracts to ensure the financial success of construction operations and to keep the Commercial Manager apprised of all material events.
* Undertake subcontract procurement from cradle to grave (enquiry packages, bid analysis and recommendations, Subcontract drafting and Subcontract management through to final account).
* Supervising, mentoring and encouraging junior staff in their personal professional development.
* Ensuring consultation with contracts management that all necessary notices and submissions required by the Contract are given in an expedient manner.
* Compilation and submission of monthly Applications for Payment to the Client, including negotiation of interim certified amounts.
* Involvement in dispute avoidance/resolution.
* Responsible for managing meetings where appropriate.
* Complete accurate internal cash flow forecast updates
* Complete external reporting to the Client, including Value of Work Done and cash flow forecasting.
* Ensure disciplined change control and management, both domestic with the supply chain and external with the client.
* Ensure the successful negotiations of the Main Contract Final Accounts.
* Undertake robust cost control, including management of accruals, actual cost allocations and challenges.
* Provide commercial support to the project operations team, including regular site presence.
Location: three days on‑site, two days WFH
What we will need from you:
* Sound & comprehensive understanding of construction industry and the parties to it.
* Proficient knowledge of measurement and valuation.
* Good knowledge of standard forms of contract.
* Proficient in reading drawings, specifications and knowledge of construction process.
* Ability to negotiate with clients/sub‑contractors and draft sub contracts.
* Knowledge of CIS.
* Ability to produce accurate monthly cost and value reports and outturn financial forecasts.
* Ability to work in a team environment.
* Awareness of dispute procedures.
* Experience of undertaking risk assessments and valuation of them in conjunction with other project team members.
* Experience of working on live projects and final accounts
* Experience of value engineering.
* Successfully completed a number of final accounts.
* Experience of procuring major works subcontracts
* Professional membership of recognised institute e.g. RICS (desirable)
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages e.g. Excel, Word & PowerPoint and industry standard Common Data Environment, financial and Project Management systems.
* Experience of mentoring junior staff.
* Experience of working on Water Treatment projects highly desirable.
What we can offer you
* Competitive salary (to be discussed on application)
* Car Allowance (to be discussed on application)
* 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
* 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
* Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
* Life Assurance
* Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
* 2 days volunteering opportunities
* Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Professional membership fees
* Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more
* Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
o Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
o Dental Insurance
o Travel insurance
o Cycle to work scheme
o Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions
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