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Senior Quantity Surveyor

3 days ago

Brentford

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Stockton Overview: Currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our leading engineering client's project delivery team on a 12 month + contract basis. To provide contract management expertise in contracting (including sub-contracting) activities at a high level of knowledge, experience and expertise, in accordance with the Project Execution Plan (PEP) for contracting activities on a Project and compliance with our client and (where relevant) Customer Business Management Systems for supply chain activities. In addition, the candidate will have experience of the management of the entire procurement process (i.e. throughout the pre- and post-award periods) for, amongst other things, high value and/or complex engineering construction works. Responsibilities: PRINCIPAL DUTIES Provides contract management and quantity surveying expertise to the allocated project(s)-Works Packages – specifically Mechanical, Ductwork , Electrical & Instrumentation.SPECIFIC PRE-CONTRACT ACTIVITIES "Pre-Contract" is used in this context as the activities which are generally performed in the Home office, up to the award of individual Contracts. Prepares and negotiates Non-Disclosure/Confidentiality Agreements Compiles documentation for and solicits Expressions of Interest (EOI) Prepares analysis of the returns from EOI requests Undertakes all aspects of Prequalification of potential contractors (including co-ordination of technical aspects); Prepares and issues Bidders List; Compiles Request for Information and Request for Proposal (RFP) / and or Invitation to Tender/Bid (ITT/B) and associated evaluation plans (including co-ordination of technical aspects); Initiates and chairs the RFP/ITT/ITB Kick-off meeting; Compiles the Individual Contract Plan for an RFP/ITT/ITB; Expedites input to an RFP/ITT/ITB package and compiles the physical package for review and issue; Administers Customer and (where relevant) Company contracting strategy papers; Initiates and chairs RFP RFP/ITT/ITB explanation/clarification meetings/registers and writes and issues minutes thereof; Receives and handles all queries from bidders including co-ordination of discipline response to queries. Indicates distribution of correspondence; Co-ordinates visits by Bidders to the Project worksite (as appropriate); Facilitates the RFP/ITT/ITB evaluation process; performs Commercial evaluations; Initiates and chairs bid clarification meetings, writes and distributes minutes; Compiles award recommendations for approval; Compiles Contract packages for signature; Reports progress and status of the activities performed; Obtains securities, insurances and other key documentation pre-award and mobilisation Reviews the work of other team members as requiredPOST-CONTRACT ACTIVITIES "Post-Contract" is used in this context as the activities which are performed between the award of the individual Contracts and their close-out consequent to satisfactory completion of the work in the case of each contract. Participates in pre-construction kick off meeting; writes and distributes minutes; Receives all correspondence from contractors, initiates distribution, drafts responses (where appropriate) and closes-out; Maintains correspondence, Site Instructions, Contractor change and other applicable registers; Maintains and manages securities (e.g. Bonds, Performance Guarantees, Insurances, etc.) and tracks for expiry; Either replies to Contractors' correspondence where the subject is solely Contract-related or co-ordinates the review of and replies to such correspondence with other Customer/departments/disciplines; Provide contractual interpretation for Project Team; Review and advises on the contractual and commercial impact of Site Instructions to the Construction and Project ; Liaise, with supervision, on the Management and overseeing of TQ’s, NCR’s, Concessions etc; Ensures contractual deliverables are submitted by Contractor in a timely and an acceptable manner; Ensures contractual deliverables are issued in a timely and an acceptable manner; Ensures contractual compliance by Contractor; Chairs Contractor progress meetings, writes minutes, etc; Chairs Contractor Trend / Early Warnings Review Meetings; Administers and reports through the applicable tools (typically CRM); Identifies potential back charges accruing from work by Contractors and issues documentation for Contractors; Reviews all requests for compensation for extra work from Contractors and co-ordinates their resolution and approval; Raises regular Contract Amendments for inclusion in the Contract Price of approved changes; Reviews Contractors' applications and invoices for Contract compliance and co-ordinates the review by other disciplines/departments; where appropriate, co-ordinates review and approval by Customer Participates in risk review meetings; Leads and co-ordinates the process of Contractor Performance Evaluation; Performs all work needed to address and settle claims from Contractors at the direction of client and (where applicable) Customer Contracts management,; Receives Contractors' Notices of Completion and co-ordinates the issue of Notices/Certificates of Acceptance/Rejectionin reply; Performs close-out of Contracts; Undertakes reporting concerning the financial status of contracts as required; Complies with all necessary Project Contract documentation and files for handover to Customer; Closes out security documentation; Reviews the work of other team members, as required.AUTHORITY/RESPONSIBILITY Adheres to all internal Client & Customer policies and procedures (as applicable) Utilises the systems prescribed by Client Applies Project Delegation of Authority in all instances; In undertaking Project Contracts Management activities complies with Client and Customer standards and corporate governance, ethics and Project policies and procedures including Contract implementation and execution throughout the life of the project. Applies Client Integrity Framework (The Client Way of Working) within the Project Contracts function; Procures signature of all written correspondence to Contractors as well as the signature of minutes of meetings with Contractors and other documents in accordance with the applicable Delegation of Authority; Prepares documentation for archiving as required; Observes HSE rules and procedures at all times; Ensures a high standard of housekeeping in his/her work area and sets an example to others in behaviours relating to HSE matters; Promptly reports hazards, accidents, property damage and substandard actions and conditions. Participates in accident investigations (where required). JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education The career profile of the Senior Quantity Surveyor may show qualification in a specific field of expertise which will contribute to all-round management capability. However, the emphasis in identifying a Senior Quantity Surveyor’s potential is centred on the illustration of proven capability and interest. Formal qualifications which indicate the suitability as a Senior Quantity Surveyor may include: Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying (preferred), Construction, Engineering, or other relevant subject;Languages Fluent in written and spoken English.Expertise Significant experience of managing pre-contract processes (including pre-qualification, preparation of Invitations To Tender, selection and award of contracts); Significant experience of managing all post-award processes (general contract administration, change control, claims avoidance and management, final accounting, dispute resolution, etc); Strong communication skills, effective in both verbal and written communications; Effective in a complex and dynamic environment; The ability to convey arguments and propositions in personal interactions; Adept in the use of software and reporting systems (e.g. CRM (or similar), MS Excel, MS Word, MS Powerpoint, MS Outlook, MS Teams etc.); Able to supervise and mentor other members of the Contracts Team Team player but also capable of working independently and self starting; Able to identify and meet Customer ; Strong negotiation skills; Ability to manage and negotiate internal and external relationships. Professional knowledge Ideally at least five years relevant working experience after leaving full-time study; Significant experience in the industrial engineering (e.g. mid-stream/upstream oil & gas, chemical, process plant, etc) industry; Strong understanding of contractual risk and contract law; Strong experience of published standard forms of contract (e.g. FIDIC, IChemE, LOGIC, NEC, etc) standard and bespoke forms of contract; Significant knowledge of Contract Work Practices; Ability to work without significant or regular supervision; Sound knowledge of relevant statutes, and interpretation of commercial contracts; Sound understanding of construction methods, processes and concepts and the application of such knowledge; Strong ability to interpret relevant national industry codes and standards and Customer specifications; Strong working knowledge of the fundamental requirements of the discipline, and the basic requirements of other disciplines. The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future. We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website

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