Quantity Surveyor
12 hours ago
Coventry
Location: Coventry or Derby Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully. Working Pattern: Hybrid Contract Length: 6–12 months Status: Inside IR35 Role Objective • Work closely with the Project Management function across multiple projects or single large-scale projects, providing both pre- and post-contract commercial expertise., • Be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, from inception and design through to completion and final account settlement. Key Accountabilities, • Negotiate and finalise work orders, prices and commercial terms with contractors., • Develop and write sourcing and authorisation reports for projects and work packages., • Draft and support contract awards for ECI, ECC and PSC contracts., • Administer contracts, supporting the Project Manager in assessing and issuing contractual notifications., • Assess contractor applications for payment in line with contractual terms and conditions., • Negotiate contractual and cost issues and support the change control process., • Run tenders and commercial negotiations., • Validate, test and challenge project costs., • Complete monthly cost and value reports using the appropriate internal systems., • Ensure contract administration is delivered in accordance with main contract requirements to support the project/commercial strategy., • Agree final accounts., • Develop effective working relationships with members of the project management team., • Understand risk and identify the implications of actions taken by yourself and the wider project team., • Experience within the water sector (desirable), although candidates from Rail, Highways, Utilities, Infrastructure or other major engineering/construction sectors will also be considered., • Experience working with the NEC suite of contracts., • Ability to support project teams on contractual matters., • Experience managing claims and dispute resolution., • Experience of change control processes., • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team., • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills. Capabilities, • Strong communication and presentation skills., • Confidence to challenge project teams and external suppliers to ensure costs are accurate and commercially robust., • Forward-thinking and proactive approach, anticipating issues and developing mitigation plans., • Ability to deliver through others, delegating effectively to achieve project milestones., • Commitment to developing team capability and performance., • Strong personal discipline, able to operate within standards, procedures and H&S regulations., • Clear thinker with the ability to make sound decisions in ambiguous situations., • Innovative approach to identifying risks, issues and opportunities, with practical solutions., • Strong drive to deliver projects to time, cost and quality targets., • Continuous improvement mindset across the whole supply chain., • Skilled communicator, able to deliver both positive and challenging messages effectively., • Collaborative approach, seeking input from others to achieve the best outcomes., • Strong team player who contributes positively, constructively challenges and builds strong internal relationships. Qualifications Essential, • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a similar discipline, or equivalent relevant experience., • Full UK driving licence. Desirable, • Previous experience within Water, Utilities, Rail or Highways sectors. xrnqpay, • Knowledge and practical understanding of NEC forms of contract.