Quantity Surveyor

Edwards & Pearce; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the refinery sector is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor for a temporary role, focusing on construction contracts management and cost monitoring. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, contract expertise, and a focus on continuous improvement, contributing significantly to the refinery's capital budget management.

Qualifications

• Experience in Civil and Piping QS measurement required.
• Contract management expertise and strong negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of Ecosys system is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with teams in preparing and managing construction contracts.
• Develop and amend the 'Schedule of Rates' for contracts.
• Support project teams in resolving contract claims and variations.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Continuous improvement focus

Education

Qualified and certified Quantity Surveyor

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

My client is a refinery located on the east coast of England in North Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. The Humber facility includes crude distilling, naphtha reforming, fluid catalytic cracking, hydrodesulfurization, thermal cracking, and delayed coking units. The refinery has two coking units with associated calcining plants. It is the only coking refinery in the United Kingdom and produces high-quality specialty graphite and anode-grade petroleum cokes. The refinery also produces a high percentage of transportation fuels. Most of the light oils are distributed to customers in the UK via pipeline, railcar, and truck, while other refined petroleum products are exported globally.

They are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a temporary basis initially for 24 months, with the possibility of extension. The role is within their Project Group and reports to the Project Manager.

The Role:

• Liaise with construction and procurement teams in preparing, awarding, and managing construction/fabrication contracts.
• Develop and amend the "Schedule of Rates" for discipline-specific construction contracts.
• Implement processes to measure, value, and certify construction works.
• Coordinate with third-party contractors to resolve cost management issues.
• Support project and construction teams in negotiating and resolving contract claims and variations.
• Advise on optimal methods for compensation and measurement.
• Contribute to cost monitoring and forecasting of construction projects.
• Manage site instructions and variation orders.
• Impact a significant portion of the refinery's capital budget through effective contract control.
• Experience in Civil and Piping QS measurement is required.

Working Hours:

Standard hours are 08:00 - 16:30, with flexible working patterns available as part of the company's policy.

The Candidate:

• Qualified and certified Quantity Surveyor.
• Contract management expertise.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Proficient in Excel and SAP.
• Analytical and option rationalization skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Focus on continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of procurement and accounting policies.
• High ethical standards.
• Knowledge of the Ecosys system is advantageous but not essential.

The Consultancy:

Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and supplies temporary workers. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.