Senior Quantity Surveyor

Costain; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contract Manager to lead and develop effective contract management strategies. This role involves identifying risks and opportunities, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with commercial policies. You will produce cost reports, manage subcontract documentation, and coordinate with various teams to enhance project performance. If you are passionate about delivering smart infrastructure solutions and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is an exciting opportunity for you to make a significant impact in the sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract management and compliance.
• Strong understanding of commercial risks and cost control strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management and issuance of compliant notices and correspondence.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and coordinate with the client team.

Skills

Contract Management

Risk Management

Cost Control

Commercial Awareness

Negotiation Skills

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Project Management Software

Cost Management Tools

Job description

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Job Description

CMDP is a joint venture between Costain and MWHT, delivering schemes to maintain and improve Southern Water's water supply and wastewater treatment works in the eastern region (Kent & Sussex).

Responsibilities

1. Lead and develop the management and issuance of accurate, timely, and compliant notices and correspondence.
2. Identify contractual and commercial risks and opportunities for the Project Director/Manager.
3. Maintain registers of variations, delays, extension times, and claims; implement the company's commercial policies and procedures effectively.
4. Assist in preparing monthly progress valuations and claims for work completed.
5. Coordinate with the Employer's commercial team and client team.
6. Prepare pre-contract tender negotiations and reports as necessary.
7. Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and contract budget reports.
8. Review value management and advise on risk management.
9. Prepare, review, and complete subcontract documentation.
10. Plan change management and cost control strategies.
11. Prepare and agree on interim payment applications.
12. Prepare and agree on final accounts with subcontractors.
13. Manage subcontracts from initial placement to final account.
14. Monitor and update procurement plans, including subcontract procurement and commercial comparisons.
15. Reconcile weekly plant, material, and labour against budget.

About Us

Costain improves lives through integrated, smart infrastructure solutions across energy, water, transportation, and defence sectors in the UK. We aim to enhance business performance, increase capacity, improve customer service, safeguard security, boost resilience, decarbonise, and increase efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions provider, serving blue-chip clients with strategic, digitally optimized solutions covering the entire asset lifecycle: strategic consultancy, advisory, digital solutions, asset optimization, and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin all our activities.

Additional Information

As a Disability Confident employer, we offer interviews to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please note that during high-volume or seasonal recruitment, the number of interviews may be limited.

For more details, visit the Disability Confident website: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign