Senior Quantity Surveyor

City, Manchester
Randstad Construction & Property

This role supports the Reactor Height Reduction Project at a Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) Site, based in North Wales. The 3.5 year project will involve the partial demolition of each RB’s, reducing the overall height and reducing the current asset management liability. In addition, an extensive package of civil new build and remedial Works will be delivered prolonging the durability of the retained structures.

A first of its kind for the Nuclear Sector; this challenging and exciting project which includes a wide supply chain will significantly reduce the uncertainty associated with the current condition of the reactor buildings and lessen the visual impact caused by the Reactor Buildings on the local area.

Job Description/Purpose

The role of a Senior Quantity Surveyor is to manage all assigned commercial activities within the project environment. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be involved with all aspects of the project lifecycle, seeking to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money whilst achieving the required standards and quality in accordance with contract and Customer’s and/or Contract Leader expectations. This role may work independently, managing a small commercial team or under the direction of and report to a more senior commercial designation.

Key Responsibilities

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

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Min 5 years post-graduate commercial experience in the construction industry with demonstrable track record of achievement
• Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen.
• Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working.
• Extensive experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution.
• 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.
• Extensive experience of drafting effective contractual correspondence and the facilitation of collaborative solutions
• Proven negotiating and team-working skills with the ability to motivate and lead a team
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge
• Confidence and ability to assert influenceDesirable
• A creative and innovative approach to problem- solving.
• Experience of developing & implementing procurement and contract strategies.

Qualifications

Desirable

• Holds an RICS / CICES accredited degree
• Senior Quantity Surveyors will hold or be nearing completion of Full Membership with RICS / CIECS

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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