Quantity Surveyor

Description:

As Quantity Surveyor you will report to the Senior Quantity Surveyor and will assist on the commercial management on various interesting clean, waste-water and environmental projects. As part of a Core Team within the ENW Portfolio, you will work closely with the wider Advisory Project and Programme management teams to manage the project deliverables to the Client expectations. You will demonstrate a passion to work collaboratively with our client teams to deliver their complex projects to time, cost and quality with a commitment to safety. You will drive innovation of our service delivery and provide advice to the team and an integrated client. You will take ownership of and responsibility for the successful delivery of your projects, identifying and monitoring project risks and opportunities, managing stakeholders taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests and ensuring good project governance.

Key responsibilities and duties include:

• Commercial management of a project or multiple projects, including:
• Budget management including month end reporting (actuals, monthly variances, accruals and annual variances)
• Risk management and reporting
• Dispute resolution / avoidance
• Offering commercial strategy advice
• Review and recommendation of subcontractor acceptance
• Assessment of compensation events
• Assessment of monthly payment applications
• Commercial audits
• Mentoring of junior members of team

Candidate specification

Desirable:

• Ideally Chartered QS MRICS or working towards chartered status (MRICS) and a commitment to CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
• Cost planning skills and experience of delivering ideally within a cost consultancy / multi-disciplinary environment
• Previous experience of contract administration, cost estimates and NEC contracts
• Relevant experience working in water, environment and regulated industries

Essential:

• Ideally degree qualified
• Ability to operate both autonomously and as a part of a larger team
• Excellent IT Skills – Word/Excel/PowerPoint
• Strong communication skills including writing reports and presenting
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients, stakeholders, colleagues and the supply chain
• Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to work
• Flexibility to travel to client sites and other MM offices