Quantity Surveyor Job at Morson Talent (Warrington)

Quantity Surveyor

Morson Talent

Location:
United Kingdom , Warrington

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

50000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

An established engineering and infrastructure contractor is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team supporting a major water and wastewater asset maintenance framework across the North West. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term framework delivering large-scale maintenance and improvement works across a broad portfolio of clean water and wastewater treatment assets. The role offers exposure to a high-volume programme of works within a collaborative, fast-paced and technically interesting environment. The successful candidate will provide commercial support across a portfolio of projects, helping to ensure works are procured effectively, delivered within budget and managed in line with contractual requirements. You will play a key role in identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities, while supporting the wider commercial team in driving strong project outcomes.

Job Responsibility:

Commercially manage your own portfolio of projects from development stage through to final account
Support the preparation and issue of accurate, timely and contractually compliant notices and correspondence
Maintain registers for variations, delays, extensions of time and claims
Assist with the preparation of monthly valuations and applications for payment
Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts and contract budget reports
Liaise collaboratively with client and employer commercial teams to maximise opportunities and improve project outcomes
Support pre-contract tender negotiations and prepare associated reports where required
Contribute to value engineering / value management exercises
Advise on risk management and participate in commercial risk workshops
Prepare, review and complete subcontract documentation
Review subcontract tender enquiries and support subcontract procurement
Identify, assess and price specification changes / compensation events / variations
Manage subcontract packages from order placement through to final account
Attend site meetings as required, monitor progress and support best commercial practice
Reconcile weekly plant, labour and material costs against budget
Monitor cashflow and support timely payment processes

Requirements:

Previous experience in a Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial role within construction, utilities or infrastructure
Experience administering or working under NEC contracts
Previous experience in the water sector is highly desirable, though other infrastructure sector backgrounds will also be considered
Good understanding of commercial reporting, cost analysis, forecasting and budget control
Experience assessing compensation events / variations
Understanding of commercial risk management processes for both cost and programme
Experience of, or appreciation for, Earned Value Management (EVM)
Strong working knowledge of Excel and commercial systems
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
RICS / CICES accredited degree, or working toward a relevant postgraduate qualification with at least 3 years’ relevant experience
Full UK driving licence