Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

Taylor Hopkinson Limited; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major Offshore Wind Developer in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager. The role involves managing strategic sourcing and negotiating high-value contracts, ensuring delivery on time and budget. Ideal candidates have strong experience in financial management and contract negotiations, particularly with FIDIC. This position offers an opportunity to work on significant offshore projects with a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing high-value projects under pressure.
• Strong understanding of contract management including FIDIC.
• Proficient in financial and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Manage ITT processes and contract negotiations.
• Evaluate budgets and manage procurement for projects.
• Support cost and claim management activities.

Skills

Contract negotiation skills

Financial management

Commercial evaluation

Project management

Education

Recognised degree or equivalent professional qualifications

Job description

Quantity Surveyor/ Commercial Manager required for a major Offshore Wind Developer based in The United Kingdom

Responsibilities

• Strategic sourcing support - ITT management, bidder relationship management and detailed ECI / EPCI contract negotiations (contract based on FIDIC Yellow Book).
• Commercial evaluation - Interrogation of bidder's rate build-up: including trenching, Al and Cu cable ( /metre), drilling, plant, labour, plastic, fuel, aggregate, cement etc.
• Inflation management - Apply knowledge of the London Metal Exchange and BCIS (or equivalent) index for the tracking of variable costs inflation throughout a contract lifecycle.
• Internal reporting/ presentations to senior management - Snr M3 management engagement supporting the Work Package Manager (WPM) on Capex, Risk and Value Improvement.
• Budget Management - Budget support (live and planned) for the Land Export Cable Devex, pre-FID Capex and Capex portfolio.
• Oversee the procurement and contracting for the Phase 2 and Phase 3 onshore survey GI campaigns in 2025.
• Provide cost and claim management (focused on land access and standing fees), resolve contract disputes and amend contracts for scope changes.
• Engineering support, drilling feasibility studies, electrical studies, land drainage, drone surveys, UXO studies.
• Deliverables include supplier performance management, spend analysis, contract delivery, purchase orders, and P2P Kefron support.
• Morecambe: Management of the ongoing Morecambe interface and joint spend activity.
• Land Substation: Evaluate the commercial opportunities for the delivery of a stand-alone Enabling Works contract for the land substations (LSS).

Requirements

• Proven track record delivering high-value onshore projects on time and to budget.
  Substantial contract negotiation/delivery experience.
  Previously assisted in the successful delivery of high-value and high-risk projects.
  Experience supporting front-end/early works procurement/closing of commercial agreements.
  Experience seeing these agreements through to fulfilment and final account stages.
  Experience in supporting claims processes with in house and external legal advisors that arise during or post project completion.
  Recognised degree or equivalent professional qualifications and experience.
  Good working knowledge in contract management, including FIDIC, LOGIC, contracts.
  Excellent drafting, reviewing and negotiation skills.
  Able to both work independently and resourcefully as part of a wider project team whilst under pressure.