Quantity Surveyor GGP Transmission

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Reporting to: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Business Unit: GGP Transmission

The key function of this role is to manage the costs of construction projects, by handling responsibilities such as preparing budgets, bills of quantities, and contracts; performing cost estimates and feasibility studies, while controlling project finances from start to finish.

• Prepare initial cost estimates, budgets, and feasibility studies.
• Create tender documents, such as bills of quantities, and assisting in selecting contractors.
• Review and help negotiate contract terms and conditions.
• Identifying potential financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Analyse construction plans and advise on cost-saving measures.
• Monitor project costs and variances throughout the construction process.
• Measure and value completed work on-site.
• Managing variations and change orders and adjusting the budget accordingly.
• Handling claims and managing contractual disputes.
• Communicate with clients, project managers, contractors, and other professionals.

Interfaces and relationships with key stakeholders:

• Business Unit General Manager
• Financial Controller
• Operations Managers
• Project Managers
• External bodies
• Clients

The jobholder must be a commercially focused self-starter with the enthusiasm, motivation and initiative to succeed in this role and possess:

• A third level QS qualification with at least two years post qualification experience preferably in a construction environment with a civil engineering bias.
• Highly IT literate with experience of applying IT packages within QS context.
• Previous experience of negotiating and interpreting conditions of contract.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills combined with the analytical and problem-solving skills to reach realistic workable solutions.
• Strong commercial focus with ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Ability to use initiative to develop new approaches and improve systems.
• Good decision making and problem-solving skills and the ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and be able to negotiate and use conflict resolution skills where appropriate.
• A flexible / adaptable approach to job role, working away from home when required and to a fast-changing business environment.
• Highly motivated with strong levels of accountability and ownership.
• Access to a form of transport to meet the requirements of the role, with the flexibility to travel throughout the UK when required.
• A working knowledge of Standard forms of Contract

• An understanding or awareness of the electrical contracting industry or broader utility environment would be advantageous.

In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must the following qualities:

• Team Spirit & Generosity –able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.
• Trust and Empowerment –enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.
• Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high quality results.
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiaves to improve efficiency.