Senior Quantity Surveyor

Our tier 1 Water sector contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor based in Otterbourne (Winchester) on a permanent basis with hybrid working.

CMDP, a Joint Venture between Costain and MWHT, have been selected by Southern Water to deliver essential infrastructure solutions for its next AMP8 investment programme. The award is for an initial seven-year term worth at least £500m to Costain, with an option to extend by up to five years.

The strategic delivery partner framework will deliver upgrades to water and wastewater assets, including treatment sites, pumping stations and reservoirs, during Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) and beyond. Southern Water expects that its AMP8 programme, which runs from 2025 to 2030, will be the largest it has ever undertaken.

The role of Senior Quantity Surveyor is to manage all assigned commercial activities within the project environment. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be involved with all aspects of the project lifecycle, seeking to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money whilst achieving the required standards and quality in accordance with contract and Customer's and/or Contract Leader expectations.

This role may work independently, managing a small commercial team or under the direction of and report to a more senior commercial designation.

Responsibilities

Undertaking the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence.
Ensuring contractual and commercial risks and opportunities are identified to the Contract Leader.
Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates.
Maintaining registers of variations, delay, extension times and claims.
Compliant and consistent implementation of the Company's commercial policies and procedures.
Assist with preparation of monthly progress valuations and claims for work completed.
Interfacing with Customer's commercial and project teams.
Produce pre-Contract tender negotiations & reports where necessary.
Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and Contract Leader Reports.
Review value management and advise on Risk management.
Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer, and finalise / close out supply chain contracts.
Plan and implement change management and cost control.
Monitor and update supply chain procurement plan including benchmarking
Ongoing liaison with site team, supply chain and Customers' representatives.
Provide contractual advice to the project / site team as and when appropriate.
Maintaining awareness of the different construction contracts in current use.
Understanding the implications of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Ensure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of Contract Leader / Project Manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Post-graduate commercial experience in the construction industry with demonstrable track record of achievement - water sector experience an advantage
Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen.
Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working.
Extensive experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution.
Extensive experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information, prepare reports, payment certificates and interim financial reports and closeout reports.
Extensive experience of drafting effective contractual correspondence and the facilitation of collaborative solutions
Proven negotiating and team-working skills with the ability to motivate and lead a team
Strong analytical skills
Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge
Confidence and ability to assert influence
A creative and innovative approach to problem solving.

Experience of developing & implementing procurement and contract strategies
RICS accredited degree /RICS membership

Benefits

Salary circa £65-75k depending on level of experience
Hybrid working
Generous holiday allowance
Excellent company pension
Access to private medical cover/other benefits
Car or cash car allowance