Senior Quantity Surveyor

Warrington, UK Req #445
06 December 2022
We understand the impact our work has on our society and the environment. It’s the difference we make that improves people’s lives and helps the economy to grow. We work alongside our customers to deliver resilient, bespoke infrastructure solutions that keep the taps running, the energy flowing and people connected. The work we do together matters.

Our Commercial Team is growing and we are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team as we grow our business. This is a hybrid position, with working from home and our Warrington office. This role is full time and permanent and an This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as we go into to some exciting times within our Utilities business...why don't you join us!

Key responsibilities:
  • Support the Commercial Team to ensure compliance with Avove systems, processes and procedures on Contracts.
  • Work within strict deadlines required under the Contract(s) and as required by Avove
  • Financial monitoring and reporting of Contracts assigned.
  • Assisting and establishing suitable construction contracts with clients to suit procurement needs.
  • Preparation of accurate financial statements in respect of Contracts assigned.
  • Ensuring proper administration of the Contract requirements including all variations (changes) to the works.
  • Commercial completion of the Contracts including maintaining contemporary records for use in supporting claims, extensions of time, and evaluation of variations.
  • Manage the appointment and ongoing management of subcontractors including payment applications, final accounts etc.
  • Ensure prompt submission of invoices and/or applications of payment to clients.
  • Assist Business Development in producing information for PQQ’s and Tenders.
  • Develop the Commercial and Operations Team through training and mentoring.
  • Responsible for Commercial Staff under direct control in respect of timekeeping, technical training, development, resourcing, performance reviews.
Qualifications
  • Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying (RICS or equivalent) or suitable experience in the field.
 
Skills
  • Clean Driving Licence
  • Develop team through training and mentoring
  • Ability to work within a delivery team with multiple drivers
 
Experience
  • Experience in NEC3 or 4 Contracts with target cost, fixed price, and/or cost reimbursable mechanisms
  • Experience in the Utilities or Broadband sectors
  • Experience in working in a multi disciplinary environment
  • Experience in the preparation of interim and final accounts
Benefits:
  • We offer a competitive salary that is based on proven skills and experience. Hard work is celebrated and rewarded. We recognise that one size doesn’t fit all so everyone has access
  • to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.   
  • Min. 24 days holiday plus statutory holidays (option to buy more)
  • Company pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • A selection of lifestyle benefit options 
  • Financial wellbeing programme
  • Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues  
We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.
 
Our main value is to “Move Life Forward” and we are committed to developing our colleagues and encouraging personal growth, in conjunction with a flexible working approach so
everyone can thrive in an inclusive and open environment. 
 
We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates independently through all stages of recruitment process.

Other details

  • Pay Type Salary
Location on Google Maps
  • Warrington, UK