Quantity Surveyor

Go Traffic Management Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Plus is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support the Commercial Manager, driving efficiencies and managing costs for projects in the United Utilities portfolio. The role focuses on financial control, risk management, and maximizing margin through strong commercial acumen on site in Worsley.

Ideally you will have an RICS-accredited degree, Utilities experience, and familiarity with NEC contracts. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential for success in this permanent

Qualifications

• Degree qualification (RICS accredited or equivalent) is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in the Utilities industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts is advantageous.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work under tight time pressures.
• Strong communication skills and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor project costs including weekly P&L reporting.
• Review contract documents and advise on issues.
• Track progress and cash flow forecast information.
• Produce and review commercial forecasts and CVRs.
• Subcontract management and forecasting; negotiate terms.
• Prepare subcontract documents and issue orders.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Logical thinking

Education

RICS-accredited degree

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Department: United Utilities

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Worsley

Compensation: £50,000 - £55,000 / year

Description

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will support the Commercial Manager; helping to drive efficiencies; managing costs and regional performance for our clients. This role will see you take control of all financial aspects of the project; overseeing all commercial & contractual matters. You will deliver desired margin return utilising high standards of commercial acumen. Whilst identifying, recording and tracking, both risks and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for someone to:

• Manage and monitor project costs including weekly P&L reporting
• Review contract documents and advise on any issues
• Track the progress and cash flow forecast information
• Produce and review commercial forecasts, Cost Value Reconciliation (CVRs) and Project Finance Reports
• Take responsibility for Subcontract Management; including Subcontract Forecasting, raising Subcontractor Orders and Negotiating Subcontract terms
• Prepare subcontract documents, enquiries and assessment of quotations
• Place subcontract orders, agreement and certification of subcontract valuations, invoice, subcontract payments and final account agreements
• Be responsible for the management of the change control process, risk and value management
• Manage and track project changes, variations and/or notices
• Assess and value variations and compensation events
• Prepare and submit interim valuations and payment applications to clients, along with the agreement of final accounts
• Attend risk review, progress and commercial meetings on-site with the Client
• Be actively involved with tenders and pricing
• Assist Credit Control with cash recovery and forecasting
• Support the operational team in daily commercial and contractual aspects

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree qualification (RICS accredited or equivalent) is desirable but not essential
• Ideally you will have experience working in the Utilities industry
• Sound knowledge of contracts – NEC preferred
• Ability to prioritise workload, multi-task and work under tight time pressures
• Excellent communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Logical mind

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

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