Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor Peterborough 30-50k Profile Our client are looking to strengthen their Commercial team with several Quantity Surveyors/Cost Managers. You will be working in an integrated team within the Anglian Water alliance framework working out of our client’s office in Peterborough. You will be accountable for the commercial and cost management of a project or programme of projects from inception through to close out. Responsibility to ensure that all operations are carried out to control, costs, maximizing value, minimizing future liabilities and maintaining the required standard and safety whilst ensuring that the maximum efficiencies are obtained and full compliance with the alliance and Anglian Water governance procedures are achieved. Duties You will report directly to the Projects Commercial Manager and duties/responsibilities of the role will include. Provide an estimating service & / or assist the programme area estimating team to ensure robust estimates are provided that align to scope & make allowance for all risks & opportunities including any necessary analysis, transfer of data to CCMS & the Cost Base Subcontracts are properly prepared & reflect agreed scope. Subcontracts are properly managed in accordance with contract requirements including compliance with all responses to communications, payments, compensation events, programme submissions etc. Work closely with the procurement team & PDM to develop & monitor procurement strategy. Responsible for developing procurement schedule and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services in line with solution cost estimate allowances & programme Work closely with the site Team, attending site where appropriate, to ensure change is captured. Ensure robust cost management is undertaken at all times including:- Accurate live forecasting taking into account the programme and reporting in accordance with the respective WBS/CBS- Actual costs are monitored & assessed against baseline, value of work done, solution cost progress, affordability challenges and final outturn calculations, reporting either weekly or otherwise as agreed with the PCM whilst observing Alliance governance - Ensure all efficiencies are reflected in mario charts / reporting in line with client timeline. Provide reports on actual costs v estimate & identifying underlying reasons for any variance & resolutions, in particular highlight, challenge & resolve variance to latest plans All GRN's are undertaken in a timely manner in accordance with both Anglian Water and partner system requirements as necessary Ensure that all project team members (including site staff) understand the contractual arrangements, in order to satisfy Client & partner organisation requirements Work with the delivery team to ensure project and programme risk mitigation plans are considered, put in place & administered Ensure that the Alliance Contract is properly administered including timely issue of early warnings, Contractual notices, OCIP etc., in particular ensure that the PCM, IPL & relevant PDM's are kept informed of all relevant commercial issues including contract correspondence, preparing responses where appropriate Working in collaboration with the Delivery Team to identify implement & monitor efficiency plans throughout the lifecycle of a project or programme of projects Any withheld, disputed or disallowed costs are reported to the PCM Any inadmissible costs are not included within the project/programme of projects costs Ensuring that proper records are kept & maintained so financial information for audits & cost assurance is readily available Final accounts are prepared timely and accurately Any other duties as designated by the PCM or CM Requirements Civil or Mechanical Engineering background however this is not essential. Experience in a similar role. Knowledge of NEC3 Option C form of contract. Studying towards membership of an appropriate recognised professional institution. Educated to B tech – Higher lever (preferably degree level in Quantity Surveying). Strong commercial background. We are an equal opportunities employer. ATS Recruitment are a specialist agency supplying skilled candidates into the Water, Utilities and Engineering industries on both a permanent and contract basis. We are extremely experienced and knowledgeable about the sectors we recruit into and have a number of large national (UK) and international clients who repeatedly use our services. Please visit our website www. atsrecruitment. co.uk or for our latest roles and news