Quantity Surveyor

Our tier 1 Water sector contractor are seeking a Quantity Surveyor/ Senior Quantity Surveyor based out of Camberley supporting their Thames Water framework on a permanent basis with hybrid working.

Our client are working with Thames Water on a variety of water and wastewater projects and have fantastic opportunities for individuals to join our 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.

The role of Quantity Surveyor is responsible for providing accurate and value generating input to projects. The role ensures that all commercial aspects are carried out in accordance with the contract, company policies and procedures, and to the satisfaction of the customer and/or contract leader.

Our client will consider QS and SQS level applications.

Responsibilities

• Inputting to the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence.
• Preparation or assessment of applications, valuations, cost/value reconciliation.
• Cost control and forecasting. Prepare and provide input to monthly reports: value, cost, profit/loss, cash flow and budget.
• Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates.
• Assisting with Risk and Value Management to optimise solution. Monitor and regularly review with the project team. Identifying, analysing, and developing responses to commercial risks.
• Contract Management, including all relevant contractual forms, methods of budgetary control and relevant software applications.
• Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer, and finalise / close out supply chain contracts.
• Ensure all notifications / documents are managed in accordance with the contract, and customer / company policy.
• Ongoing liaison with site team, subcontractors, and Customer representatives.
• Ensure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of Contract Leader / Project Manager.
  

Skills/Experience/Qualifications

• Water sector experience
• Worked under NEC form contract
• Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen.
• Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working.
• Experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution.
• Experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information and prepare reports.
• Experience of drafting contractual correspondence on behalf of the Project Manager and preparation of payment certificates and interim financial reports.
• Negotiating and team-working skills and the ability to motivate and lead.
• Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge.
• Holds an RICS/CICES accredited degree or enrolled on an accredited part-time post-graduate degree with at least three years of relevant experience.
• Full Membership of the RICS or CICES desirable, or enrolled on the approved training scheme for membership.

Benefits

• Salary circa -45- -65k depending on level of experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Excellent company pension
• Access to private medical cover/other benefits
• Car or cash car allowance