Quantity Surveyor

Do you have experience working with water authorities? Do you have a full working knowledge of NEC3 Option A contracts? I am currently working with one of the largest main contractors in both the clean and wastewater environment that currently deliver both infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects for 10 of the largest national water sector companies, on the lookout for an ambitious quantity surveyor to join their current team. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will work alongside the Contract Delivery Team to ensure the contractual control, cost management, profitability and cash management of Civil Engineering, Mechanical / Electrical and Combined schemes, predominantly in the water industry. Duties may include but are not limited to; Attending post tender and pre-contract meetings. Assessing contract risk and work with the site team to develop and manage mitigation plans. Undertaking cost to complete reviews with the contract delivery teams. Attending internal and external commercial review meetings. Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors. Managing the commercial aspects of subcontract accounts from procurement to interim and final account agreement. Preparation of / assistance with the evaluation and submission of claims for variation works. Maximising value and minimising cost, ensuring that appropriate controls are in place to monitor and manage the operating cost base. Developing and issuing of cost reporting as requested by the client in relation to spend forecasts and identifying the variance between actual costs against forecasts within activities. Ensuring that the delivery team are briefed and have sufficient commercial support to monitor and react to budget variances. Ensuring that the group commercial policies are adhered to and that the requirements of legislation are met We are looking for the ideal candidate to have the following experience; Contracting background (Engineering) Full working knowledge of the NEC3 suite of contracts Understanding Contractual clauses and identifying risk/onerous conditions prior to engaging in contract with client ICheme red book and NEC contract experience WIP/Cash management CTC Management P&L reporting CVR’S and forecasting Change control (EW’s and CE’s) Delay and Disruption Applications for payment Risk and Opportunities management Driving profit improvement via the project teams. Supplier/Sub-Contractor management Working to deadlines Water Industry Experience