Senior Quantity Surveyor - Chatham

MWH Treatment; Chatham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MWH Treatment in Chatham is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Commercial team and lead the commercial management of projects. You will report to the Commercial Manager and oversee cost control, subcontractor performance, and payment processes, ensuring value for money and timely delivery.

Essential requirements include a Degree or equivalent, experience in utilities/civil engineering/MEICA, NEC3 familiarity, and a track record of developing junior staff.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent is required.
• Working towards or holding Chartered membership is desirable.
• Experience in utilities, civil engineering or MEICA sectors.

Responsibilities

• Quantity surveying duties in respect of managing projects and work packages.
• Liaise with design, construction and supply chain teams to capture, analyse and control cost.
• Collaborative work with the client to ensure business requirements are met.
• Manage the main contract ensuring contractual notices and correspondence are identified and raised as necessary.
• Preparation and issue of subcontract documentation.
• Assist in the management and performance of subcontractors.
• Manage the preparation and agreement of applications for payment.
• The preparation of project cost & value reports, budgets and forecasts.
• Assist in the management and development of junior commercial staff.
• Maintain mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships.
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality.

Skills

Cost control

Cost analysis

Subcontract management

Payment applications

Cost reporting

Team leadership

Education

Degree or equivalent

Chartered membership or working towards

Tools

NEC3

Job description

Key responsibilities will include:

• Quantity surveying duties in respect of managing projects and work packages
• Liaise with design, construction and supply chain teams to capture, analyse and control cost
• Collaborative work with the client to ensure business requirements are met
• Manage the main contract ensuring contractual notices and correspondence are identified and raised as necessary
• Preparation and issue of subcontract documentation
• Assist in the management and performance of subcontractors
• Manage the preparation and agreement of applications for payment
• The preparation of project cost & value reports, budgets and forecasts.
• Assist in the management and development of junior commercial staff

• Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations.
• Maintain a positive and solution oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.
• Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role
• In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department and MWH Treatment as well as maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships.
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality

We are looking to strengthen our Commercial team with a Senior Quantity Surveyor based at Chatham.

You will report directly to the Commercial Manager and you will be expected to take responsibility for theCommercial Management of Project(s).

EssentialDegree or equivalentWorking towards or have chartered membership of a recognised institutionExperience in utilities/civil engineering/MEICA sectorsNEC3 ExperienceDesirableExperience of managing and developing an individual or small team