Senior Quantity Surveyor - Maple Lodge

MWH Treatment; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MWH Treatment in Rickmansworth is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor based at Maple Lodge to strengthen our commercial team. You will report to the Commercial Manager and oversee commercial management of projects.

Key duties include managing costs, liaising with design/construction teams, preparing payments, subcontract administration, and supporting junior staff. The role requires NEC3 experience and working knowledge of utilities/civil engineering.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent.
• Working towards or Chartered membership of a recognised institution.
• Experience in utilities/civil engineering/MEICA sectors.
• NEC3 Experience.
• Desirable: Experience of managing and developing an individual or small team.

Responsibilities

• Manage quantity surveying duties for projects and work packages.
• Collaborate with design, construction and supply chain teams to control costs.
• Liaise with client to ensure business requirements are met.
• Oversee main contract, identify and raise contractual notices and correspondence as needed.
• Prepare and issue subcontract documentation.
• Assist in managing subcontractors and their performance.
• Prepare and agree applications for payment.
• Produce project cost and value reports, budgets and forecasts.
• Support development of junior commercial staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and present a professional image of the department and MWH Treatment.
• Continue professional development through networking/conferences.
• Undertake other duties within responsibility level.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost control

Contract administration

Education

Degree or equivalent

Working towards Chartered membership

Tools

NEC3 Experience

Job description

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

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

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

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