Senior Quantity Surveyor

Glanua; Warrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage and oversee wastewater treatment projects. The ideal candidate will possess an industry qualification in Quantity Surveying and a minimum of 3 years' experience in the water industry. Responsibilities include assisting in cost forecasting, managing change control, and collaborating with project managers to ensure contract obligations are met. This position offers competitive salary and opportunities for development within a growing company.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Opportunity to Develop & Progress

Join an ambitious company

Qualifications

• 3 years of demonstrable experience in medium to large projects within the water industry.
• Demonstrable management of change control/variations.
• Ability to demonstrate budgetary control.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the cost build-up and forecasting for projects.
• Compile and submit monthly application for payment to the client.
• Monitor and challenge change control with the Project Managers.
• Carry out commercial bid analysis of subcontract/supply prices.
• Process monthly subcontractor payment certificates.
• Preparation of final accounting at the end of the projects.
• Update and manage monthly reporting of cash flow.

Skills

Organisational skills

Client-focused approach

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Commercial awareness

Time management

Education

Industry applicable qualification in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - (Wastewater Treatment Projects)

About Glanua

Glanua is an industry leader in providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to design, build, operate and maintain critical water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. We are a trusted provider to the municipal and industrial sector where our clients include Ireland and the UK's largest water utilities, Uisce Eireann (formally Irish Water), Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Affinity Water.

Glanua is passionate about solving today's environmental challenges and delivering a decarbonised and sustainable world. We know that to build successful creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential. We champion our core values and uphold the highest standards of Safety and Well-being, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, Agility, Accountability, Diversity and Inclusion in everything we do.

We have a talented team of 450+ people across Ireland and the UK and are rapidly expanding our workforce across several disciplines to meet our ambitious growth plans.

Glanua is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing water and wastewater business in the UK. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for supporting the Framework Manager & Project Managers across the Project or Projects assigned to you ensuring that the contract is administered in line with company procedures and Framework Contract agreements.

Role

• Represent the company on commercial matters relating to the Framework / Project assigned to you.
• Support the Framework Manager & Project Mangers for your allocated projects.
• Represent the projects in commercial reviews with the client on a monthly basis.
• Maintain a good working relationship with the client.
• Ensure the company interests are protected under the contract.
• Ensure the commercial obligations under the contract agreements are administered in accordance with the contract.
• Produce / review subcontract documents.
• Monitor and maintain both company and client KPIs.
• Chair and maintain subcontractor commercial meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the cost build up and forecasting for projects.
• Compile and submit monthly application for Payment to the client as per the contract agreement.
• Monitor and challenge change control with the Project Managers
• Carryout commercial Bid Analysis of subcontract / supply prices
• Process monthly sub-contractor payment certificates
• Preparation of final accounting at the end of the projects
• Support others within the project on commercial and contract matters as required.
• Update and manage monthly reporting of cash flow.

Experience / Qualifications Needed

• Industry applicable Qualification in Quantity Surveying
• 3 years of demonstratable experience in medium to large projects within the water industry
• Demonstratable management of change control / variations
• Ability to demonstrate budgetary control.

Personal Attributes / Values

• The following are the key personal attributes and values we are looking for :
• An organiser who can coordinate on multiple fronts.
• Structured thinker
• Client-focussed
• Commercial & Contractual Awareness
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong team player but also able to work as an individual.
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload and demonstrate good time management to comply with deadlines.
• Able to work in a busy environment under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills
• Possess a "can do" attitude who can provide support to other members of the team as required.

What we offer you

• Competitive Salary
• Opportunity to Develop & Progress.
• Opportunity to join an ambitions company at the early stages of their growth phase in the UK market.