Quantity Surveyor - Capital Projects

Overview

Manage commercial, cost control and contract administration for utility projects in Sheffield.

Key Responsibilities

• contract administration
• cost control
• financial reporting
• subcontract management
• change control
• performance analysis

Tasks

-Ensuring proper contractual administration of contract/project assigned, including value and cost control, and maintenance of contemporaneous records. -Preparation of financial statements in respect to projects/contracts assigned, working with operational teams to confirm understanding of financial position, proactively instilling commercial awareness throughout the wider business. -Management of Subcontract Accounts. -Ensure maximum recovery of all contractual entitlements. -Accurately value works undertaken and where necessary provide records to substantiate cost to allow prompt issue of Application for payment/invoice in line with contractual timescales. -Use of performance data to identify opportunities and implement commercial processes to ensure contractual entitlements and opportunities are realised. -Support Operational team in daily commercial and contractual aspect. -Review Commercial processes to ensure they stay relevant and make recommendations for necessary changes. -Ensure change control process is managed effectively, including production of Early Warnings/Variations, maximizing entitlement. -Support development of individuals within the commercial team.

Requirements

• hnc
• quantity surveying
• 5+ years
• excel
• contracts
• communication

What You Bring

-HNC in Quantity Surveying or similar -Strong communication and interpersonal skills -Undergraduate degree in Quantity Surveying or similar advantageous -Minimum 5 years’ experience in utilities or civils industry desirable -Contractual knowledge to communicate with relevant parties ensure understanding the terms of project/contract. -Strong commercial and financial acumen -Able to travel and spend occasional nights away. -Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products, excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel -Work efficiently and calmly to tight deadlines or other stress factors as they arise. -Strong knowledge of contracts -Strong desire to maintain client relationships whilst not compromising contractual entitlement -Experience in QS role

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Benefits

-Company vehicle -Training and progression opportunities -Death in service -24 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays

About Lanes Group

-It grew through strategic acquisitions and expansion into new service areas. -It secured major contracts with Thames Water and Southern Water, handling citywide sewer maintenance. -Its work spans large‑scale infrastructure including railway drainage on Crossrail and UV trenchless sewer relining on UK motorways. -Today, it operates a national network of depots, utility hubs and specialist divisions like Lanes‑i, Sapphire and AQS.

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