Senior/Managing Quantity Surveyor

Siemens Energy Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor in Newcastle Upon Tyne to oversee commercial management of high voltage substation projects. The role involves guiding Quantity Surveyors, handling contractual issues, and reporting key commercial indicators. This position offers an opportunity to impact the energy sector's infrastructure while upholding Siemens' commitment to diversity and innovation.

Benefits

Fantastic package

Career opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity surveying / contract management.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, particularly NEC.
• Experience in project budgeting and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide Quantity Surveyors in projects.
• Act as point of escalation for commercial issues.
• Report commercial data at Portfolio level.

Skills

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Chartered Quantity Surveyor (RICS / CICES)

Job description

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A Snapshot of Your Day

As the demand for energy sector infrastructure is rapidly increasing, we are looking for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. This role is within our Financial and Commercial team comprising of Quantity Surveyors (Commercial Contract Managers) working closely with our Project Financial Controllers (Commercial Project Managers) and Project Accountants, who together are responsible for the cost and commercial management of our extensive portfolio of complex high voltage substation projects across the United Kingdom. How You'll Make an Impact

You will be responsible for the following across an identified portfolio of projects:

• Overseeing and providing supervision, support and guidance to Quantity Surveyors (Commercial Contract Managers) working within your portfolio.
• Acting as an initial point of escalation for commercial and contractual issues.
• Liaising with Stakeholders within our Customer and Joint Venture organisations at senior levels.
• Providing expertise as required on specific Project matters.
• Reporting commercial data across Projects at Portfolio level.
• Ensuring accurate and high-quality reporting of key commercial indicators for the projects within your remit
• Monitoring adherence to the commercial processes and standards required by the business.
• Developing and improving contract and claim management processes and strategies.For a particular project within your identified portfolio

What You Bring

• Experience in quantity surveying / contract management and/or commercial project management.
• Knowledge and familiarity with a variety of Construction and Engineering Forms of Contract; extensive experience with the NEC Contract. (familiarity with FIDIC and MF/1 desirable in addition).
• Experience with M&E + Civil construction technologies would be advantageous.
• Experience in setting up and negotiating terms and conditions of subcontracts.
• Experience in project budgeting, financial management of risk, opportunities and claims.
• Chartered Quantity Surveyor would be advantageous (RICS / CICES).
• An understanding the principles of contract law.
• A collaborative and team-oriented approach.
• Good negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• A willingness to share knowledge to further develop team strength and capability.

About the Team

Our Corporate and Global Functions are essential in driving the company's strategic initiatives and ensuring operational excellence across various departments, business areas, and regions. These roles support our vision to become the most valued energy technology company in the world. As part of our team, you contribute to our vision by shaping the global energy transition, partnering with our internal and external stakeholders, and conducting business responsibly and in compliance with legal requirements and regulations.
Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo
Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.
Rewards/Benefits

• A fantastic package
• Career opportunities

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