Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Description

• Negotiation of Target Price and associated Risk allocation with contractors, measuring out-turn costs and apply the contract incentive mechanism.
• Mitigate Commercial risk to Energy Networks through development and use of Risk Registers.
• Audit contract administration in the delivery functions to ensure the business is complying with processes.
• Develop the scope, identify risks and prepare budgets and Risk Registers for Target Cost works, evaluating tender returns including agreement of value and allocation of risk between Energy Networks and the contractor.
• Provide contract benchmark, cost, budget, financial forecast and performance data for business improvement processes including preparation and presentation of reports.
• Control external contract expenditure through appropriate scope control, change management, technical and financial verification processes in geographic area.
• Represent the Energy Networks at negotiation meetings.
• Measure performance against KPIs and milestones in relation to the successful achievement of contractual and business goals and propose associated improvement initiatives which generate additional value for the business.
• Measure supplier delivery performance against contract KPIs, prepare associated reports and implement improvements as required.
• Contribute to the development & delivery of the departmental Operating Plans
• Audit and provide timely and constructive challenge of contractor costs, in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Contract that seem excessive compared with the benchmark data and output(s) being delivered.
• Write clear and precise reports and relate complex information to a diverse range of people.
• Manage the contractual relationships to resolve disputes promptly and directly interface with senior contractor delivery staff.
• Agree value of works done for interim and progress payments with contractors.
• Build and maintain relationships with both internal customers and external suppliers.

Requirements

• IT systems, particularly the Microsoft Office suite.
• Expert knowledge of analytical techniques and quantity surveying techniques
• Able to apply commercial knowledge within all areas of Energy Networks.
• Valid full drivers license.
• Communicate effectively to all levels within the business.
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and policies, financial control procedures, financial control and management of projects.
• Experience in Quantity Surveying across multiple locations and high volume works.
• Experience of operating in a commercial market
• Solve complex problems and introduce practical solutions by utilisation of strong numeracy and financial management skills.
• Awareness of statutory and licence obligations, HR procedures, Electrical and Civil Engineering procedures, Electricity supply industry, including generation and other wires businesses, Commercial, financial and operational risks.

Benefits

• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• 36 days annual leave
• Share Schemes
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance