At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage costs and contracts for a major Energy from Waste construction project.
- Company: Leading EPC contractor with a focus on innovative energy solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, long-term contract, and potential for extension.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a flagship project and make a real impact in the energy sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in quantity surveying and strong commercial management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: Thurrock, Essex
Contract Duration: Initial 12-Month Contract (potential extension)
Sector: Energy from Waste (EfW) / EPC Construction
Start Date: Immediate / Negotiable
The Opportunity:
Our client, a leading EPC contractor, is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on a major Energy from Waste construction project in Thurrock, Essex. This is a site-based contract position offering an initial 12-month engagement with the potential for extension based on project requirements.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the commercial management of significant civil engineering and structural building packages throughout the construction phase, ensuring robust cost control, contract administration, and commercial reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Commercial management of civil engineering and structural building work packages.
- Administration of subcontract agreements, including change management and contractual compliance.
- Preparation, assessment, and agreement of subcontract valuations and payments.
- Management and valuation of variations, compensation events, and change orders.
- Monitoring project costs, forecasts, and budgets to ensure commercial performance targets are achieved.
- Preparation of cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and commercial dashboards for project leadership.
- Evaluation and negotiation of subcontractor claims and final accounts.
- Support procurement activities, including tender evaluations and commercial assessments.
- Liaise closely with project managers, engineers, planners, and procurement teams to ensure effective commercial delivery.
- Identify commercial risks and opportunities and provide recommendations to mitigate exposure.
- Ensure all commercial activities are undertaken in accordance with contractual obligations and company procedures.
Candidate Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within major construction, infrastructure, industrial, power generation, or energy projects.
- Strong experience managing civil engineering and structural building packages of work.
- Previous experience working for an EPC contractor, principal contractor, or major construction contractor.
- Sound knowledge of contract administration, commercial management, and change control processes.
- Experience managing subcontractor accounts from procurement through to final account settlement.
- Strong understanding of NEC and/or FIDIC forms of contract.
- Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary project team on a complex construction programme.
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline preferred.
- Membership of RICS, CIOB, or similar professional body is advantageous but not essential.
Desirable Experience:
- Previous Energy from Waste, power generation, waste management, industrial process plant, or heavy infrastructure project experience.
- Experience working on projects valued in excess of £100 million.
- Familiarity with reinforced concrete structures, steel-framed buildings, earthworks, foundations, and associated civils packages.
What's on Offer:
- Long-term contract opportunity on a flagship UK energy infrastructure project.
- Competitive day rate to work with a leading EPC contractor delivering a complex and high-profile scheme.
- Collaborative project environment with potential contract extensions subject to project requirements.
Quantity Surveyor- Civil & Structural in Chelmsford employer: H9 Talent Solutions
Join a leading EPC contractor in Thurrock, Essex, where you will be part of a dynamic team working on a flagship Energy from Waste project. We offer a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth and development, alongside competitive remuneration and the potential for long-term contract extensions. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, this role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to significant civil engineering projects while enhancing your professional skills in a supportive environment.
