Senior Quantity Surveyor

NUVIA; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

NUVIA invites two Quantity Surveying/Commercial professionals to join our Commercial team based out of Risley or Milton offices. You will deliver commercial management from inception to final account, working with project teams and supply chain to secure successful outcomes.

Candidates should have a degree in Quantity Surveying, 5+ years in the field, and strong knowledge of NEC contracts. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills are essential, with the ability to work under

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related subject.
• 5+ years' experience in quantity surveying in engineering or construction.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (Options C & E).
• Experience managing QS duties on multiple projects.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with project teams, clients and supply chain.
• Capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• PC literate in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial delivery for lump sum, remeasurable, target cost or reimbursable projects.
• Manage project cash flow and budgets; review contract terms.
• Oversee interim applications per contract procedures.
• Handle change management and negotiate amendments.
• Manage subcontract accounts, interim payments, variations, and final accounting.
• Prepare internal cost / commercial reports including margin forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Relationship building

Ability to work under pressure

PC literate in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CEMAR Contract Management System

Microsoft Office

Job description

Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire

£60,000 - £72,000

Purpose of the job

We are seeking two Quantity Surveying/Commercial professionals to join our Commercial team based out of our Risley or Milton offices. You will be responsible for delivering the commercial and contract management of our projects, from inception to final account. You will work closely with project teams and support functions, and build strong relationships with our clients and supply chain. Your enthusiastic, proactive and professional approach will be key to successful project commercial outcomes.

Reports to

Senior Commercial Manager or Head of Commercial

Key Accountabilities

Provide Commercial Delivery Of The Following Aspects For Projects That Operate On a Lump Sum, Remeasurable, Target Cost, Or Reimbursable Basis

• Project cash flow and budget
• Contractual terms & conditions (both client and supply chain)
• Interim applications in accordance with contract procedures
• Change management, in accordance with contract procedures
• Negotiation of contract amendments, including review of terms & conditions
• Subcontract account management, including review of interim applications, preparation of payment certificates, management and assessment of potential changes, and final accounting upon completion
• Preparation of internal cost / commercial reports, including accurate margin forecasting
• Compliance with all relevant Health & Safety regulations

Qualifications And Experience

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or in a related subject (candidates with appropriate experience may be considered)
• 5+ years of experience in quantity surveying in the engineering or construction industry
• Good working knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts (particularly Options C & E)
• Demonstrable experience of successfully carrying out Quantity Surveying duties on multiple engineering and/or construction projects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with project teams, clients, and the supply chain
• Ability to work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• PC literate in the Microsoft Office suite

Desirable

• Proficient in the use of the CEMAR Contract Management System
• Line management experience (for Commercial Manager)
• Current SC Clearance, or ability to achieve SC Clearance through NUVIA
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to travel to other UK offices and sites on occasion as necessary

Why Nuvia

Nuvia - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally. Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

The Job Description is a broad statement of the purpose, scope, and responsibilities essential to performing within the role to a required standard. The role and responsibilities defined within will change with technology, working practices and redefining of roles, and the process will be reviewed as changes demand. The format does not require every single task to be recorded, instead the Job Description is written in a ‘generic’ style that permits flexibility but defines the boundaries of responsibility and accountability.

Nuvia UK is committed towards equality in employment.