Quantity Surveyor

Matchtech; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction consultancy is seeking a Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis to support new reservoir projects in the UK. The ideal candidate will manage commercial activities from tender to account closure, ensuring value for money and adherence to quality standards. They offer a competitive salary of £40-50k, hybrid working opportunities, and extensive benefits including 25 days of holiday, company pension, and professional development prospects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Company pension

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (ideally RICS accredited).
• Experience in drafting contractual correspondence.
• Strong collaboration skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of commercial activities from tender to account closure.
• Prepare monthly progress valuations and claims.
• Ensure contractual risks are identified and managed.

Skills

Contract negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree in quantity surveying (RICS accredited)

Tools

Cost reporting tools

Contract management software

Job description

Our Water contractor client is seeking a Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis to support new reservoir projects on Anglian Water.

They are working with Anglian Water on their new Reservoirs Programme to support progression of 2 huge new reservoirs through DCO (Govt Approval). They are primarily acting as Anglian Water's Principal Contractor under CDM for the extensive site investigation works and have fantastic opportunities for individuals looking to join a growing delivery team, working predominantly across Sleaford (Lincolnshire), Chatteris (Cambridgeshire) and Peterborough.

This role will report directly into a Commercial Manager, whilst working closely with the operational leaders within the framework. They are looking for someone who is highly driven and proactive, dynamic and who is capable to deliver successful commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

The role will involve all aspects of commercial activities from the initial tender to final account and close out, seeking to enhance value for money, whilst achieving the required standards and quality. A high standard of collaboration skills are required in order to support the end client Anglian Water.

• The role will involve all aspects of commercial activities from the initial tender to final account and close out, seeking to enhance value for money, whilst achieving the required standards and quality.
• A high standard of collaboration skills required in order to support the end client Anglian Water.
• Preparation of proposals relating to the works carried out under the Anglian Water SRO Framework.
• Management and agreement of compensation events and change on the projects.
• Provide support to the Commercial Manager and liaise with Customer's Commercial Team.
• Develop the efficient and effective management and issue of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence.
• Ensure contractual and commercial risks and opportunities are identified to the Commercial Manager.
• Prepare monthly progress valuations and claims for work completed within deadlines.
• Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and Contract Budget reports.
• Ensure registers of variations, delay, extension of time applications and claims are contemporaneous and maintained.
• Produce records of pre-Contract tender negotiations & reports where necessary.
• Review value management and advise on Risk management.
• Prepare, review and complete of sub-contract documentation.
• Ensure all efficiencies are reflected in the reporting tools provided, to the Client's timeline.
• Provide reports on actual costs vs. estimate & identifying underlying reasons for any variance & resolutions, in particular highlight, challenge & resolve variance to latest plans.

Skills / Experience / Qualifications

• Ideally degree qualified (RICS accredited)
• RICS or CICES membership or working toward
• A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving
• Increasing knowledge of a variety of forms & options of contracts including NEC
• Experience of drafting effective contractual correspondence and the facilitation of collaborative solutions
• Experience of developing & implementing procurement and contract strategies
• Proven negotiation and team-working skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledgeExperience in implementing and delivering strategic objectives
• Post-graduate commercial experience in the construction industry with demonstrable track record of achievement
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Full UK Driving licence
• Open to hybrid working

Benefits

• Salary 40-50k depending on experience
• Car/car allowance depending on candidate situation
• Hybrid working - work across Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Generous company pension
• Progression /professional development opportunities