Quantity Surveyor

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic Cost and Commercial Management team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on groundbreaking nuclear projects, contributing to both governmental and non-governmental initiatives. You'll leverage your expertise in contract management and risk assessment to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. If you're passionate about driving value and making a significant impact in the construction sector, this position is your chance to shine in a collaborative environment that values innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Working towards a professional qualification with a relevant institution.
• Experience in administering NEC contracts, preferably in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support contract management and cost control for nuclear projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Contract Management

Risk Management

Cost Control

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Professional Qualification (RICS, CIPS, ICE, CIOB)

Tools

NEC Suite of Contracts

Job description

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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

The domestic and international projects that we work on deliver industry-leading cost and commercial management services for complex nuclear programmes. This role presents a genuine once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of governmental and non-governmental backed nuclear programmes, comprising exciting mega projects for the right individuals to add to their CV and take up the challenge.

As part of our Cost and Commercial Management (CCM) team, you'll be working directly with major nuclear clients; using your expertise to deliver contract management, risk management, and cost control; supporting clients to deliver their projects on time and within budget.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll join a team of multi-disciplinary project professionals on a variety of projects in the nuclear sector. Your role will support:

• Formation of effective commercial and contracting strategies,
• Supporting contract procurement;
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders; and
• Commercial administration of contracts during the execution phase to help support the safe delivery of value-for-money solutions for our clients' programmes, projects, and business objectives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Hold or be working towards a professional qualification or chartered status with a relevant professional institution, e.g., RICS, CIPS, ICE, CIOB, etc.
• Experience administering the NEC suite of contracts from either a contracting or consulting background, preferably gained from the UK infrastructure sector.
• Understanding key commercial drivers within the construction industry, and experience in delivering commercial analysis and insights on contract data.
• Demonstration of self-management and prioritization skills with the ability to work under pressure and deliver on project timescales.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders and third parties.