Senior Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Manage commercial activities, costs, contracts, and risk for water sector projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cost control
• supply chain
• contract management
• risk management
• progress valuations
• payment certificates

Tasks

-Ensure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of Contract Leader / Project Manager -Plan and implement change management and cost control -Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer, and finalise / close out supply chain contracts -Ongoing liaison with site team, supply chain and Customers’ representatives -Ensuring contractual and commercial risks and opportunities are identified to the Contract Leader -Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and Contract Leader Reports -Interfacing with Customer’s commercial and project teams -Maintaining awareness of the different construction contracts in current use -Review value management and advise on Risk management -Undertaking the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence. -Provide contractual advice to the project / site team as and when appropriate -Assist with preparation of monthly progress valuations and claims for work completed -Maintaining registers of variations, delay, extension times and claims -Produce pre-Contract tender negotiations & reports where necessary -Monitor and update supply chain procurement plan including benchmarking -Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates.

Requirements

• rics
• cices
• procurement
• contractual
• analytical
• leadership

What You Bring

-Extensive experience of drafting effective contractual correspondence and the facilitation of collaborative solutions -A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving -Confidence and ability to assert influence -Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen -Proven negotiating and team-working skills with the ability to motivate and lead a team -Experience of developing & implementing procurement and contract strategies -Understanding the implications of health, safety, and environmental regulations -Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge -Significant post-graduate commercial experience in the construction industry with demonstrable track record of achievement -Previous commercial experience in the water sector -Strong analytical skills -Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working -Extensive experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information, prepare reports, payment certificates and interim financial reports and closeout reports. -Senior Quantity Surveyors will hold or be nearing completion of Full Membership with RICS / CIECS -Compliant and consistent implementation of the Company's commercial policies and procedures -Hold an RICS / CICES accredited degree -Extensive experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution

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About Costain Group Plc

-A leader in providing innovative solutions, specializing in complex, large-scale projects across the UK. -Their expertise spans infrastructure, energy, water, and other high-impact sectors. -Deep history in delivering projects for government, private, and public sector clients. -Recent notable projects include major works in energy, water, and transport sectors, including upgrades to critical infrastructure. -Known for integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance project delivery and safety outcomes. -Services extend from consultancy and design to construction and asset management. -Deeply involved in shaping the UK’s energy transition, particularly in sustainable power generation.

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