Quantity Surveyor

Warrington Source: WhatJobs

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United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects across the utility and social infrastructure sectors. Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists delivers innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face. The company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure – design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure – revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment and maintenance.

Job Description

As a rapidly growing business, our Utilities Infrastructure team are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to contribute to our success. If you’re looking for a long‑term career opportunity with a Main Contractor, where you can develop your skills and be part of an industry‑leading organisation, this role is for you.

You are to be the commercial lead on projects and be responsible for the commercial success of the projects whilst adhering to commercial administration procedures. To promote and deliver a collaborative environment with both the client and throughout the management of the subcontract/supply chain account.

Contract Management Responsibilities

Negotiate terms and conditions of subcontracts.
Manage and process payments for specialist subcontracts and key suppliers.
Ensure strict compliance with contract terms, conditions, rights and obligations.
Report monthly on the outturn Pain/Gain (if applicable).
Coordinate changes or amendments in accordance with NEC 3/4 Option A & C contract.
Analyse the impact of changes and assess liability exposure.

Contract Administration

Monitor and track contract obligations.
Undertake site visits to administer the contract in line with project progress.
Monitor and report on contract performance in terms of programme, cost and key events/issues.
Perform the closeout process, ensuring all contract terms are met and payments are verified.
Obtain and execute any required forms, reports or clearances and resolve outstanding issues.
Collaborate with both clients and subcontractors in all duties.

Budget Management

Work with the project team to evaluate the impact of budget changes.
Capture and report cost variances.
Collate Defined Cost Records for client audit.

Reporting and Documentation

Produce monthly Cost Value Reconciliation.
Generate Earned Value Analysis reports.
Validate Subcontract Applications/Payments data.
Review and validate weekly cost monitors, comparing forecasted costs with actual costs.
Prepare monthly valuations.
Maintain change registers.
Provide commercial elements for the commercial report.

Qualifications

Civil or Infrastructure experience
BSc in Quantity Surveying or similar commercial related course
Professional qualification MRICS or MCIOB desirable
Good data interrogation skills
Line Management experience
Commercial Awareness with good legal/contractual knowledge and experience
Experience of Management accounts
Proficient in Microsoft office particularly Excel, Access and keen to extend knowledge on software packages
Previous experience in construction or similar sector
Valid driving licence
CSCS card at appropriate level