Quantity Surveyor

United Infrastructure Ltd; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing infrastructure company in England is looking for a commercial lead. You will oversee project success, manage contracts, and negotiate terms. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience, a degree in Quantity Surveying, and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement in a thriving environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a commercial role.
• Membership in an appropriate professional body.
• Valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Be the commercial lead on projects.
• Negotiate terms and conditions of subcontracts.
• Manage and process payments for subcontracts.
• Monitor and track contract obligations.
• Produce monthly Cost Value Reconciliation reports.

Skills

Strong data interrogation skills

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Leadership experience

Proficient in bid knowledge

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial field

Job description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure

Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure

Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Job Description

You are to be the commercial lead on projects and be responsible for the commercial success of the projects whilst adhering to commercial administration procedures. To promote and deliver a collaborative environment with both the client and throughout the management of the subcontract / supply chain account.

Contract Management Responsibilities

1. Negotiate terms and conditions of subcontracts.
2. Manage and process payments for specialist subcontracts and key suppliers.
3. Ensure strict compliance with contract terms, conditions, rights, and obligations.
4. Report monthly on the outturn Pain/Gain (if applicable).
5. Coordinate changes or amendments in accordance with NEC 3/4 Option A & C contract.
6. Analyse the impact of changes and assess liability exposure.

Contract Administration

1. Monitor and track contract obligations.
2. Undertake site visits to administer the contract in line with project progress.
3. Monitor and report on contract performance in terms of program, cost, and key events/issues.
4. Perform the closeout process, ensuring all contract terms are met and payments are verified.
5. Obtain and execute any required forms, reports, or clearings and resolve outstanding issues.
6. Collaborate with both clients and subcontractors in all duties.

Budget Management

1. Work with the project team to evaluate the impact of budget changes.
2. Capture and report cost variances.
3. Collate Defined Cost Records for client audit.

Reporting and Documentation

1. Produce monthly Cost Value Reconciliation.
2. Generate Earned Value Analysis reports.
3. Validate Subcontract Applications/Payments data.
4. Review and validate weekly cost monitors, comparing forecasted costs with actual costs.
5. Prepare monthly valuations.
6. Maintain change registers.
7. Provide commercial elements for the commercial report.

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a commercial role.

Education

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial field.

Professional Membership

• Membership in an appropriate professional body.

Skills

• Strong data interrogation skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Leadership experience with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proficient in bid knowledge.

Legal and Contractual Knowledge

• Excellent understanding of legal and contractual aspects.

Industry Exposure

• Demonstrated industry experience.

Driving License

• Valid driving license.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company’s growth
• Immediate interview for qualified candidates

Join us at United Infrastructure today and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.