Quantity Surveyor in Grenoside

Energy Jobline AZ; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility services provider in the UK is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage project costs and performance, oversee commercial matters, and deliver financial control. The ideal candidate will have experience in the Utilities industry and strong knowledge of NEC contracts. This role offers a competitive salary based on experience and a full benefits package.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience working in the Utilities industry is desirable.
• Sound knowledge of NEC contracts required.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs including P&L reporting.
• Review contract documents and advise on issues.
• Prepare and submit interim valuations and payment applications.

Skills

Prioritisation

Multi-tasking

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Logical thinking

Education

Degree qualification (RICS accredited or equivalent)

Job description

Job Overview

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 while identifying, recording and tracking both risks and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• 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:
  • 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
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate and do not discriminate based on religion, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

About Network Plus

Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater. We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer. We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background or circumstances.