Senior Quantity Surveyor

Omexom UK; South Shields; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Omexom UK is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor for a 12-month fixed term role within the Major Projects South Business Unit, reporting to the South Shields Senior Project Manager. The role interfaces with Planning, Finance and Engineering to deliver the South Shields Project.

You will manage subcontract documentation, lead change control, prepare monthly cost reports and support budget preparation throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 BSc (HONS) Degree in Quantity Surveying or other relevant course.
• Familiarity with NEC forms of contract and knowledge and understanding of Construction Law.
• Strong appreciation/training of NEC forms of contract.
• 3+ years experience of commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates and accruals calculations.
• Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting and earned value analysis.
• Knowledge and experience in estimation and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Attend site with the project team and assist in commercial management.
• Produce and issue subcontract documentation, negotiate scope, terms, prices and programme.
• Manage subcontract works packages, including interim assessments and change management.
• Produce monthly applications and CVRs, cash flow forecasts and cost plans.
• Support Project Managers to identify, quantify and mitigate risks to cost and value.
• Maintain detailed project budgets and labour resource scheduling.
• Input into final account documentation and ensure proper document control.

Skills

Communication skills

Numerical ability

Teamwork

Time management

Initiative

Education

BSc (HONS) Quantity Surveying

Masters in Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Management

RICS or CICES Chartered Member

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

• The jobholder will work within Omexom's Major Project South Business Unit reporting to the South Shields Senior Project Manager / BUGM and functionally to England's Regional Commercial Manager.
• Project specific work will involve working directly with Project Managers, Site Managers and Project Site teams to help in the delivery of South Shields Project.
• The jobholder will also be required to interface with other aspects of the Omexom's business including Planning, Finance and Engineering.
• The role will be a twelve-month fixed term position potentially leading to a permanent position to suit the needs of the Business Unit.

Responsibilities & Duties

The successful applicant will ensure the following duties are carried out:

• Attendance on site with the site project team mandatory
• Participate in creating a safe working environment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• Produce subcontract documentation including negotiation of scope, terms and conditions, prices and programme.
• Management of subcontract works packages including interim assessments of the amount due and subsequent change management adhering to payment terms.
• Produce and issue all commercial notices, to both the client and subcontractors, as required by the form of contract.
• Manage change in a timely manner in accordance with the form of contract, including the production and submission of Compensation Event Quotations.
• Produce, submit, and agree monthly applications, to the client, in accordance with the form of contract.
• Liaise with operational and engineering staff to ensure site records are kept to the standard required.
• Produce detailed monthly reports and Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR) and cash flow forecasts as required by the business unit or project.
• Produce and maintain a detailed 'Cost Plan', tracking and forecasting expenditure, including detailed schedules of Subcontractor 'liabilities'
• Support the Project Managers and others to identify, quantify and mitigate risks to cost and value.
• Attend progress and risk reduction meetings with the client and subcontractors.
• Support the project team in the preparation of initial project budgets and thereafter maintaining them on a regular basis through the life cycle of the project.
• Preparation of valuation claims based on the payment terms set up by the client.
• Maintain labour resource scheduling in conjunction with the Project Managers.
• Input into the preparation of all final account documentation prior to project team review.
• Efficient use of the company IT systems for document control between Omexom, Client, Designers and sub-contractors.
• Attendance at meetings as required.

Key interfaces

• Regional Commercial Manager, Quantity Surveyors, Senior Project Manager and Finance team
• Business Unit General Manager
• Planners, Bid Managers and internal and external legal support teams
• Site Teams
• Clients

Person Specification

Qualifications and experience

• Minimum 2:1 BSc (HONS) Degree in Quantity Surveying or other relevant course
• Familiarity with NEC forms of contract and knowledge and understanding of Construction Law
• Strong appreciation/training of NEC forms of contract.
• 3+ years experience of commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing regular meetings, measurement and control cycle, certificates and accruals calculations
• Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting and earned value analysis
• Knowledge and experience in estimation and cost analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication, numeric and computer literacy skills, proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to work effectively in a team and delegate, but also able to work on own initiative
• Masters in Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Management or other relevant Post Graduate Course
• 2+ years' experience working on energy sector projects (substations or OHL)
• RICS or CICES Chartered Member Status
• Previous experience of the construction industry
• HV Electrical Contractor or Civil Contractor Experience
• CSCS card

Values

In line with Omexom's values, the jobholder must have the following qualities:

Team Spirit & Generosity - able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.

Trust and Empowerment - enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.

Integrity and Responsibility - enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high quality results.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship - continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.