Our Water contractor client are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis to join their Northumbrian Water framework with hybrid working out of offices in Durham.

Our client have been appointed to the Living Water Enterprise to help shape and deliver strategic infrastructure upgrade programme with contracts valued up to c.£670m over 15 years.

The Commercial function is accountable for the effective control of commercial risks, liabilities, exposures, and opportunities within all our trading relationships.

The role of a 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

Significant post-graduate commercial experience in the construction industry with demonstrable track record of achievement
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
Previous commercial experience in the water sector
A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving
Experience of developing & implementing procurement and contract strategies

Skills/experience/qualifications

Hold an RICS / CICES accredited degree
Senior Quantity Surveyors will hold or be nearing completion of Full Membership with RICS / CIECS (desirable not essential

Benefits

Salary range 65-75k depending on experience
Car/car allowance
Hybrid working - Durham office base
Generous Company pension
25 days holiday plus bank holidays