Costain have won extensive work across the water sector to support the AMP8 investment cycle. We have been appointed by Northumbrian Water to the Living Water Enterprise to help shape and deliver its strategic infrastructure upgrade programme with contracts valued up to c.670m to Costain over 15 years.The Commercial function is accountable for the effective control of commercial risks, liabilities, exposures, and opportunities within all our trading relationships.The role of a Senior Quantity Surveyor is to manage all assigned commercial activities within the project environment. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be involved with all aspects of the CSO programme lifecycle, seeking to minimise the costs and enhance value for money whilst achieving the required standards and quality in accordance with contract and Customer's and/or Contract Leader expectations.This role will ideally be in the office/site 5 days a week, min 4 days (but this can be discussed). May work independently, managing a small commercial team or under the direction of and report to a more senior commercial designation.Costain helps to improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.
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For more details please go to the Disability Confident website:EssentialHold an RICS / CICES accredited degreeDesirableHold or be nearing Full Membership with RICS / CIECS#LI-JA1Undertaking the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondenceEnsuring contractual and commercial risks and opportunities are identified to the Contract LeaderPreparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates.Maintaining registers of variations, delay, extension times and claimsCompliant and consistent implementation of the Company's commercial policies and proceduresAssist with preparation of monthly progress valuations and claims for work completedInterfacing with Customer's commercial and project teamsProduce pre-Contract tender negotiations & reports where necessaryProduce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and Contract Leader ReportsReview value management and advise on Risk managementPrepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer, and finalise / close out supply chain contractsPlan and implement change management and cost controlMonitor and update supply chain procurement plan including benchmarkingOngoing liaison with site team, supply chain and Customers' representativesProvide contractual advice to the project / site team as and when appropriateMaintaining awareness of the different construction contracts in current useUnderstanding the implications of health, safety, and environmental regulationsEnsure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of Contract Leader / Project ManagerKnowledge, Skills and ExperienceEssentialSignificant post-graduate commercial experience in the construction industry with demonstrable track record of achievementDemonstrable financial and commercial acumenPractical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of workingExtensive experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distributionExtensive experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information, prepare reports, payment certificates and interim financial reports and closeout reports.Extensive experience of drafting effective contractual correspondence and the facilitation of collaborative solutionsProven negotiating and team-working skills with the ability to motivate and lead a teamStrong analytical skillsDemonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledgeConfidence and ability to assert influenceDesirablePrevious commercial experience in the water sectorA creative and innovative approach to problem-solvingExperience of developing & implementing procurement and contract strategiesFull timePosting Date: 2026-07-08
Senior Quantity Surveyor in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Costain
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