At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial success on infrastructure projects and manage contracts effectively.
- Company: Join United Infrastructure, a leader in critical energy and utilities projects.
- Benefits: Long-term career growth, competitive salary, and collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting growth phase and make a real impact in the industry.
- Qualifications: BSc in Quantity Surveying, MRICS or MCIOB preferred, with civil or infrastructure experience.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
United Infrastructure is a UK-based infrastructure services company delivering critical energy, power, water, telecoms and social infrastructure projects. Simkiss Group, now part of United Infrastructure, is a leading engineering solutions provider operating across the energy, utilities and infrastructure sectors. With over 25 years of experience and headquartered in Rochdale, Simkiss specialises in the design and build of control systems, control panels and switchgear, delivering installation, testing, commissioning and ongoing maintenance services predominantly within the utilities sector.
As a rapidly growing business, our Simkiss team are looking for a new Senior Quantity Surveyor to contribute to our success. If you're looking for a long-term career opportunity with a Main Contractor, where you can develop your skills and be part of an industry-leading organisation, this role is for you. You are to be the commercial lead on projects and be responsible for the commercial success of the projects whilst adhering to commercial administration procedures. To promote and deliver a collaborative environment with both the client and throughout the management of the subcontract/supply chain account.
Contract Management Responsibilities:- Negotiate terms and conditions of subcontracts.
- Manage and process payments for specialist subcontracts and key suppliers.
- Ensure strict compliance with contract terms, conditions, rights, and obligations.
- Report monthly on the outturn Pain/Gain (if applicable).
- Coordinate changes or amendments in accordance with NEC 3/4 Option A & C contract.
- Analyse the impact of changes and assess liability exposure.
- Monitor and track contract obligations.
- Undertake site visits to administer the contract in line with project progress.
- Monitor and report on contract performance in terms of program, cost, and key events/issues.
- Perform the closeout process, ensuring all contract terms are met and payments are verified.
- Obtain and execute any required forms, reports, or clearances and resolve outstanding issues.
- Collaborate with both clients and subcontractors in all duties.
- Work with the project team to evaluate the impact of budget changes.
- Capture and report cost variances.
- Collate Defined Cost Records for client audit.
- Produce monthly Cost Value Reconciliation.
- Generate Earned Value Analysis reports.
- Validate Subcontract Applications/Payments data.
- Review and validate weekly cost monitors, comparing forecasted costs with actual costs.
- Prepare monthly valuations.
- Maintain change registers.
- Provide commercial elements for the commercial report.
- Civil or Infrastructure experience.
- BSc in Quantity Surveying or similar commercial related course.
- Professional qualification MRICS or MCIOB desirable.
- Good data interrogation skills.
- Line Management experience.
- Commercial Awareness with good legal/contractual knowledge and experience.
- Experience of Management accounts.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Excel, Access and keen to extend knowledge on software packages.
- Previous experience in construction or similar sector.
- Valid driving licence.
- CSCS card at appropriate level.
Senior Quantity Surveyor in Rochdale employer: United Infrastructure Ltd
United Infrastructure, with its recent acquisition of Simkiss Group, offers an exceptional work environment for a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Rochdale. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture that prioritises professional growth and development, alongside competitive remuneration and comprehensive support for career advancement within a leading organisation in the infrastructure sector. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of critical national infrastructure projects.
