Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Birchwood Park, Warrington // Milton Park, Oxfordshire

Purpose of the job

We are seeking a Quantity Surveying/Commercial professional to join our team based either out of our Risley or Milton offices. The role will be responsible for delivering the commercial and contract management of our projects, from inception to final account. You will work closely with project teams and support functions, and build strong relationships with our clients and supply chain. Your enthusiastic, proactive and professional approach will be key to successful project commercial outcomes.

Reports to

Commercial Manager or Head of Commercial

Key Accountabilities

Provide commercial delivery of the following aspects for projects that operate on a lump sum, remeasurable, target cost, or reimbursable basis:

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• Project cash flow and budget
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• Contractual terms & conditions (both client and supply chain)
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• Interim applications in accordance with contract procedures
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• Change management, in accordance with contract procedures
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• Negotiation of contract amendments, including review of terms & conditions
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• Subcontract account management, including review of interim applications, preparation of payment certificates, management and assessment of potential changes, and final accounting upon completion
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• Preparation of internal cost / commercial reports, including accurate margin forecasting
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• Compliance with all relevant Health & Safety regulations
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Qualifications and Experience

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• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or in related subject (candidates with appropriate experience may be considered)
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• 5+ years of experience in quantity surveying in the engineering or construction industry
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• Good working knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts (particularly Options C & E)
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• Demonstrable experience of successfully carrying out Quantity Surveying duties on multiple engineering and/or construction projects
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• Excellent oral and written communication skills
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• Ability to build excellent relationships with project teams, clients, and the supply chain
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• Ability to work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines
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• PC literate in the Microsoft Office suite
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Desirable

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• Proficient in the use of the CEMAR Contract Management System
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• Current SC Clearance, or ability to achieve SC Clearance through NUVIA
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• Line Management experience
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• General understanding of nuclear process plant and equipment
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• Full UK driving licence
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• Flexibility to travel to other UK offices and sites on occasion as necessary
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Why Nuvia

Nuvia - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

Benefits include:

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• 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
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• Private Medical Scheme*
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• Employee Share Scheme
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• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology
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• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP)
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• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
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• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
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• In partnership with trade unions
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• Personal Development & Further Education Support
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• Long Service & Recognition Awards
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• Free Employee Assistance Programme
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• Flexible hybrid & agile working
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*After 1 year of service.