Senior Quantity Surveyor - Nuclear

The HPC Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project. Hinkley Point C is the UK’s first new build nuclear power station in a generation that is critical to the UK NetZero targets. All roles on the project require key behaviours which support the Zero Harm objective, a questioning attitude, and drive to uphold the standards of safety and quality required by this prestigious project. A committed strong work ethic is essential at all levels. All candidates are expected to demonstrate their knowledge and experience where possible directly related to the criteria required for the role. It is acknowledged that previous Nuclear based experience will not always be possible, as such supporting with project research and how individual skills may be transferable will be important. There are opportunities to put together strategic people plans within the nuclear sector, work on wider company people projects, deliver an excellent first class service to employees and ensure the administration and processes that engulf working life are implemented effectively and fairly.

Summary of Role

A site based commercial role reporting directly to the Commercial and Supply Chain Director for the Nuclear sector functionally, and the HPC Operations Director for operational matters. The Senior Quantity Surveyor provides commercial management and contract administration support to the Project Team and the Senior Leadership Team. A strong work ethic is required, working in collaboration with other members of the team. The role involves demonstrating key behaviours to support the Zero Harm objective and uphold the standards of safety and quality required by the Nuclear project delivery. Proven industry experience and appropriate qualifications are desirable. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate and uphold the Dalkia Values across all of their undertakings.

• Pre-Contract: Lead/support commercial aspects of the tender and estimating processes. Lead/support the Commercial and Supply Chain Director with the reviews of contract conditions and contract negotiations and amendments. Lead/support the negotiation and agreement of wording and limits of security in respect to Performance Bonds, Parent Company Guarantees, Insurances etc including the review and monitoring of renewals. Lead/support the setting of commercial strategies for projects.
• Contract Administration & Risk Management: Implement project commercial and contractual strategies. Ensure the business position is protected and commercial/contractual obligations always fulfilled whilst working collaboratively with our clients and supply chain. Ensure compliance with Dalkia commercial and/or contract policies and/or procedures. Key advisor to the Directors on project commercial and/or contractual matters. Provide advice to the Project Management team on the day-to-day commercial risks and associated issues that arise during the lifecycle of the project. Implement risk management strategy, monitoring and reporting procedure. Liaise with the Directors on contractual matters and ensure strategies and actions are implemented. Develop and maintain professional relationships with the Client, to help future business development. Negotiation and agreement of final accounts. Lead/support the resolution of disputes, including preparation and presenting of associated documentation/records.
• Contract Cost Control & Valuations: Produce cost reports and forecasts. Prepare accurate and timely Client valuations/applications for payment. Attend site walks to review and agree certifications. Ensure payments are received on time. Implement escalation procedures surrounding non-certifications and/or overdue/late payments. Maintain strong cashflow into the business through appropriate tracking and monitoring of performance.
• Change Management: Implement change management strategy/plan. Lead the identification of variations in scope and ensure entitlement is secured through the contractual notifications process. Maximise entitlement with respect to profitability and/or revenue and mitigate and minimise exposure and costs. Ensure processes and procedures are implemented on projects to retain contemporaneous records. Assess the implications in terms of cost and/or time, prepare and submit assessments for recovery. Negotiate and agree variations in scope. Ensure costs and recovery of variations in scope are tracked and reported as part of change management procedure.
• Supply Chain Management: Implement supply chain management strategy/plan. Ensure all suppliers and sub-contractors are pre-qualified and procured in accordance with company procedures. Lead the preparation and issuing of enquiry packs and vetting of quotations received. Ensure that supplier and sub-contract orders are placed in accordance with Dalkia procedures ensuring the correct transfer of risks and step-down provisions accordingly. Lead/support the negotiation of supplier and sub-contractor terms and conditions including levels or limits of liability, insurances etc. Lead/support the drafting and issuing of contractual correspondence. Lead the administration, management, and control of sub-contract accounts and variations incl. performance/compliance reviews. Timely review, valuation, assessment, and certification of payments. Develop and maintain professional relationships with the Supply Chain, to help future business development. Lead/support the validation and agreement of final accounts. Lead/support the resolution of disputes, including preparation of associated documentation/records.
• Reporting & Forecasting: Preparation and presenting of monthly budgets, forecasts, accounts and reports accurate project. Attend/support internal and external progress, operational and commercial meetings. Lead/support the Commercial and Supply Chain Director during commercial and contractual audits of worksites and suppliers as required to maintain compliance and implementation of key learning.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience: A formal qualification in Quantity Surveying (required). Relevant professional accreditation (desirable). Demonstrable experience in similar role within the construction industry (5+ years). Experience of administering JCT and NEC Suit of Contracts. Experience with communicating with all levels of Senior Management and Client. Experience in working with cost management systems such as Navision, Oracle, SAP, ERP, Coins etc. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word etc.

Personal Characteristics: Willing to work within a new evolving team. A dynamic individual with a passion for their subject and desire to continually develop and improve. Enjoys working as part of a team, building and maintaining relationships. Demonstrates strong interpersonal, collaborative, negotiation and communication skills. Strong commercial acumen. Demonstrates Positivity through always striving for solutions. Demonstrates Respect through valuing other points of view. Demonstrates Clarity through sharing information simply and concisely. Demonstrates Solidarity through adopting a “One Team” approach.

Working Pattern and Location: 37 hours per week. Site based – Hinkley Point C. For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.