Quantity Surveyor
hace 9 días
Retford
• Salary: £40,402 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension, • Division: UKFE - Commercial, • Site Location: West Burton, Nottinghamshire, • Department: UKFE - Commercial and Supply Chain The UK Government has established UK Industrial Fusion Solutions (UKFE) Ltd , a subsidiary of UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), to lead the charge in delivering fusion energy through design and delivery of the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) prototype fusion plant. UKFE is establishing itself, setting up the company, attracting talent, engaging with industry, developing a supply chain, and planning and constructing of the STEP prototype. Fusion energy, crucial for combating climate change and ensuring energy independence, is expected to be commercially viable by mid-century. The UK, led by UKFE, aims for a prototype fusion plant, targeting first operations around 2040. UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd. will lead delivery, collaborating with industrial partners and building a fusion supply chain with an estimated global sector value of £7tn per year. Join UKFE and the STEP programme to be involved in this ground breaking journey. As an employee of UKFE, you will benefit from: • Outstandingdefined benefit pension scheme,details of which can be found at the end of this advert., • Corporatebonus schemeup to7%and aRelocationallowance (if eligible)., • Flexible working optionsincluding family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment., • Employee Assistance Programmeand trained Mental Health First Aiders,, • Generous annual leaveallowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays, • A vibrantculturecommitted to being fullyinclusive This position is to be based at West Burton,Nottinghamshire.Onsite workingis expected for3 days each week. The Quantity Surveyoris a cost and commercial professional responsible for the financial management, cost control, and commercial assurance of complex construction and infrastructure contracts within one or more Integrated Project Teams (IPTs). The role provides expert quantity surveying advice across the full project lifecycle, from cost planning and procurement through to final account agreement. The post holder ensures robust cost governance, accurate measurement and valuation, effective change control, and proactive commercial risk management, in line with RICS professional standards, organisational governance, and regulatory requirements (including PA23 where applicable). Accountability 1: Cost Management & Commercial Control With respect to low value and low complexity contracts and package orders: • Provide cost management expertise of major construction and infrastructure contracts, ensuring accurate forecasting, budgetary control, and cost assurance., • Prepare, review, and maintain:, • Cost plans and cost breakdown structures, • Target costs and pain/gain mechanisms, • Forecasts, cashflows, and earned value metrics, • Successfully triage Early Warnings, Compensation Events and other commercial claims, • Ensure costs are managed in line with approved budgets, governance thresholds, and delegated authorities. Accountability 2: Measurement, Valuation & Change Control With respect to low value and low complexity contracts and package orders: • Lead the measurement and valuation of works, including:, • Interim applications for payment, • Assessment of defined cost / compensation events, • Variations, changes, and claims, • Ensure change is properly instructed, valued, negotiated, and recorded in accordance with contractual mechanisms (e.g. NEC)., • Challenge contractor submissions to ensure value for money, robustness, and contractual compliance., • Agree final accounts and support timely, controlled contract close‑out. Accountability 3: Contract & Procurement Support With respect to low value and low complexity contracts and package orders: • Support Lead Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors with commercial input into procurement strategies for construction and infrastructure works., • Support commercial negotiations at tender and post‑contract stages., • Ensure contracts are administered in line with agreed terms, governance standards, and regulatory requirements. Accountability 4: With respect to low value and low complexity contracts and package orders: • Identify, assess, and manage cost and commercial risks, ensuring mitigation strategies are developed and implemented., • Support dispute avoidance through early intervention, commercial negotiation, and robust contract administration., • Provide support to formal dispute resolution processes where required. Accountability 5: Reporting, Governance & Assurance With respect to low value and low complexity contracts and package orders: • Produce and assure high‑quality cost and commercial data for inclusion in reporting for senior stakeholders., • Maintain accurate, auditable cost and contract records in line with organisational and regulatory requirements., • Support internal and external audits and provide professional commercial assurance., • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in cost management processes, data quality, and reporting discipline. Accountability 6: Stakeholder Management & Leadership • Build trusted relationships within the wider Commercial team, Project Managers, Engineers, Finance, and other operational stakeholders., • Represent the organisation in meetings with contractors and delivery partners., • Provide mentoring, guidance, and professional oversight to Commercial Analysts, or early‑career colleagues., • Act as a role model for professional integrity, ethical behaviour, and organisational values. Accountability 7: Embody a Leadership Mindset • Regardless of your formal position, you embody a leadership mindset and a set of leadership behaviours. You embrace and embody our organization's culture, values, and mission in all aspects of your work., • Foster a positive and inclusive team environment that aligns with our cultural values., • Contribute to maintaining a respectful and collaborative workplace, valuing diversity, and promoting teamwork., • Act as a cultural ambassador, representing our organization's values and professionalism in interactions with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders., • Lead by example, demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and ethical behaviour., • Make informed decisions and solve problems effectively, considering diverse perspectives and organisational goals. What skills and experience you’ll bring to us: • Experience in quantity surveying or cost management on construction, infrastructure projects or similar., • Understanding of standard forms of contract (e.g. NEC, bespoke construction contracts)., • Demonstrable expertise in cost forecasting, valuation, change control, and final accounts., • Good analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Professional Requirements (RICS) • Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, • Actively working towards Chartered status (MRICS), or already Chartered, • Ability to demonstrate competence aligned to RICS pathways, particularly:, • Commercial Management of Construction, • Construction Technology and Environmental Services, • Contract Practice, • Procurement and Tendering, • Risk Management Beneficial: • Experience working in highly regulated or public‑sector environments., • Experience supporting or managing junior quantity surveying staff., • Familiarity with assurance, governance, and delegated authority frameworks. We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly women in STEM and individuals from British black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, and people with disabilities. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organisation. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success. UKIFS is committed to being accessible. Please email [emailprotected] if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, for example, changes to the way we interview or share information. This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions. Whilst not required at this time, there is a possibility of an SC Clearance being required in the future. If a candidate already holds an SC clearance, that clearance can be transferred to UKIFS. For applicants applying from outside the United Kingdom or those who have spent time outside the UK in the last five years, please visit the following link for information on criminal records checks:government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants If your country of residence or previous residence is not listed on the website or if the UK Government does not have information on obtaining a criminal records check from that state, we regret to inform you that we cannot process your application. Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications. We may consider your application for future positions or similar positions within the organisation. We have a number of exceptional opportunities available at the moment, to view them all please visit Careers - STEP . 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