At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial management on a transformative steel project and mentor junior team members.
- Company: Join Tata Steel, a key player in the UK Steelmaking sector.
- Benefits: Enjoy 35 days paid holiday, discounts, and support for your mental and financial wellbeing.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for progression and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a historic project that modernises the steel industry while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying and chartered status required; experience in heavy engineering preferred.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor from Heavy Industry? Would you like to be part of a transformational and historic project within the Steel industry? Tata Steel are looking for an established Quantity Surveyor to support on Project Invictus - a project that will modernise and transform the UK Steelmaking sector. This position is available on a temporary or contractual basis.
The successful applicant will be someone with substantial experience within the Construction, heavy industry and/or Power industry. It is with the expectation that the postholder holds full Right To Work in the UK and Chartered status (RICS/CIOB).
Role: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Tata Steel, Port Talbot, SA13 2NG (4 days site based and 1 day remote)
Rate: (Inside IR35) £50,000-£65,000 (dependent upon experience)
Shift Patterns: Mon-Fri, 08:30-16:45 Mon-Thu and 08:30-15:45 Fri
Start: ASAP (within one month) but pending the result of a medical assessment. This does include a drug and alcohol test.
Responsibilities:
- Leading commercial and contractual management of large scale construction and civil engineering within Project Invictus
- Preparing, monitoring and reporting on project budget, forecast and cost plans
- Ensuring value for money within the project at all times
- Overseeing subcontract procurement from tender to final account
- Accessing and negotiating variations, compensation and change orders under NEC and FIDIC contracts
- Supporting preparation, project close out and commercial risk management
- Liaising with project engineers, planners and delivery teams to maintain the project objectives
- Mentoring and supporting junior team members throughout the project
- Spearheading a strong, high performing and commercial culture
Essential requirements:
- Degree educated in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or relevant
- Chartered status (RICS/CIOB)
- Proven experience managing commercial aspects of major civils and/or heavy engineering projects
- Strong NEC 3, FIDIC and/or JCT contract knowledge
- Driving Licence and access to own vehicle
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to conduct stakeholder management effectively
- Strong management, negotiation and analytical skills
- Proactive approach to tasks and ability to deliver on compliance and innovation
- Large capital project experience
Benefits:
- Advice and editing on your current CV
- Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
- Paid holiday (35 days per annum, including Bank Holidays)
- Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
- Chance to receive £300 for referring a friend
- Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
- Free Access to Employee Assistance programme for Mental, Physical and Financial support
Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements. All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, medical check and reference check.
