Quantity Surveyor - AMP8 (Water) - Main Contractor in Reading

We are working with a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company to source strong candidates for a Quantity Surveyor position within their team delivering AMP8 projects for Thames Water. The contractor has been allocated circa £250m of projects in the delightful rural setting of the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire and Thames Valley regions. This is a great opportunity to join the team delivering on Treatment Works within this area. Their projects are a mix of civil, mechanical, electrical and IC scopes, ranging between £2.5m - £60m. This is an exciting time to join the business, as they deliver enlarged AMP8 programmes across the UK for several water companies.

What you will be doing as a Quantity Surveyor:

• Provide commercial management on low to medium risk/complexity projects, including the following tasks:
• Co-ordinating with, reporting to and implementing the reasonable directives of the Senior Quantity Surveyor / Managing Quantity Surveyor (functional reporting).
• Complete monthly internal CVR updates informed by robust cost forecasting.
• Liaising with Contracts Managers on the day-to-day commercial administration of contracts to ensure the financial success of construction operations and to keep the Commercial Manager apprised of all material events.
• Undertake subcontract procurement from cradle to grave (enquiry packages, bid analysis and recommendations, Subcontract drafting and Subcontract management through to final account).
• Supervising, mentoring and encouraging junior staff in their personal professional development.
• Ensuring consultation with contracts management that all necessary notices and submissions required by the Contract are given in an expedient manner.
• Compilation and submission of monthly Applications for Payment to the Client, including negotiation of interim certified amounts.
• Involvement in dispute avoidance/resolution.
• Responsible for managing meetings where appropriate.
• Complete accurate internal cash flow forecast updates.
• Complete external reporting to the Client, including Value of Work Done and cash flow forecasting.
• Ensure disciplined change control and management, both domestic with the supply chain and external with the client.
• Ensure the successful negotiations of the Main Contract Final Accounts.
• Undertake robust cost control, including management of accruals, actual cost allocations and challenges.
• Provide commercial support to the project operations team, including regular site presence.

Location: three days on-site, two days WFH

What we will need from you:

• Sound & comprehensive understanding of construction industry and the parties to it.
• Proficient knowledge of measurement and valuation.
• Good knowledge of standard forms of contract.
• Proficient in reading drawings, specifications and knowledge of construction process.
• Ability to negotiate with clients/sub-contractors and draft sub contracts.
• Knowledge of CIS.
• Ability to produce accurate monthly cost and value reports and outturn financial forecasts.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Awareness of dispute procedures.
• Experience of undertaking risk assessments and valuation of them in conjunction with other project team members.
• Experience of working on live projects and final accounts.
• Experience of value engineering.
• Successfully completed a number of final accounts.
• Experience of procuring major works subcontracts.
• Professional membership of recognised institute e.g. RICS (desirable).
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages e.g. Excel, Word & PowerPoint and industry standard Common Data Environment, financial and Project Management systems.
• Experience of mentoring junior staff.
• Experience of working on Water Treatment projects highly desirable.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary (to be discussed on application).
• Car Allowance (to be discussed on application).
• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday).
• 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years.
• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover).
• Life Assurance.
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave.
• 2 days volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role).
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Professional membership fees.
• Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more.
• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as: Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner), Dental Insurance, Travel insurance, Cycle to work scheme, Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions.