They have an opening within their Major Projects Team for a Senior Quantity Surveyor on one of Europe's largest civil engineering projects. Hinkley Point C is a multi-billion-pound nuclear power station that stands as a cornerstone of the UK's energy future. This landmark project will play a crucial role in meeting the UK's energy needs and driving sustainable progress.
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will provide expert guidance to the Quantity Surveying team and Project Directors/Managers on all matters related to commercial activities for a specific package or multiple packages. You will be responsible for ensuring robust commercial and contractual management while coordinating the efforts of all stakeholders involved in the execution of the assigned package, ensuring smooth project delivery and effective collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
Cascades information positively to staff at all levels Ability to resolve conflict and build respect between multi-disciplinary teams Encourages inter-team collaboration as well as with off-site functions Strong communication and excellent interpersonal and influencing skills Sets challenging goals for self and others to achieve Takes difficult decisions as necessary Quality of Service Provision Understand economic factors that affect the construction industry Manage the feedback of commercial data for Planning and Estimating Review tenders and cost data Manage the preparation of Target Costs for a Project Co-ordinate the commercial team to ensure programme issues are identified and actioned Manage the preparation and review of Earned Value Management Prepare the monthly operating statement and associated commercial reports Report and explain the commercial progress to senior teams Manage the feedback of commercial data for Planning, Estimating, Marketing and Sales Formulate management plans for resource procurement Understand dispute resolution including options, structure as well as knowledge of the SCL Protocol Chain management and procurement techniques, estimating and surveying functions Management and reporting of Commercial Risk and Opportunity Management of disallowed cost Experienced in the recruitment and development of talent within the business Provide feedback on team members' strengths and weaknesses and support performance management Determine project commercial staff requirements Able to make connections between creative ideas and innovative outcomes and implement using a wide range of improvement techniques Manage risks and opportunities at a Project level and update senior teams Can see the big picture and can spot the point at which to make a trade-off Aware of political issues, and seeks win-win situations, whilst maintaining effective relationships
Key Attributes:
Extensive experience in Quantity Surveying within a relevant business environment Valid CSCS card and UK driving licence Working knowledge of construction and contract law along with various forms of Conditions of Contract Significant knowledge of construction techniques on particular projects BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or experience equivalent Membership of RICS, ICES or CIOB (or working towards) Practical application of Microsoft Office - predominantly Excel Experience in using a cost system e.g., Oracle or similar
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