Senior Quantity Surveyor

As part of a world leading geotechnical contracting group, Bachy Soletanche Limited specialises in all aspects of modern Geotechnics and Foundation Engineering, including bored and displacement piling, diaphragm walls, grouting, mini piling, anchors, ground improvements and environmental engineering. We value our team and colleagues as the most important assets we have and we know that it is working together to overcome the most complex geotechnical challenges that ultimately allows us to fuel that feeling of pride.

Our Mission: Proud to create sustainable geotechnical solutions through Trust, Partnership and Excellence.

Our Values: In line with our Mission Statement, the main Values that shape our behaviours, unify us as a team and help us build long lasting relationships with our clients are: TEC-TAC = Teamwork, Excellence, Creative, Trust, Accountability, Caring.

We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to assist the BSL Core business by providing commercial support to ensure they recover their contractual entitlement, recover cash in accordance with the contract, identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities, and that projects are forecasted and reported accurately.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Review and negotiation of contracts and warranties.
• Preparation, submission and negotiating of interim and final accounts.
• Client liaison/ attendance at meetings.
• Management of cash collection to maximise cashflow.
• Dispute Resolution, including the identification, preparation and settlement of variations and claims.
• Advise Operations staff regarding commercial and contractual issues, and to provide Commercial and Operational support to ensure contractual notices are complied with.
• Prepare commercial and contractual correspondence.
• Ensuring adequate records are kept.
• Assist in monitoring and maintenance of programme with Operations (including revisions).
• The preparation of initial budgets (in liaison with Operations).
• The preparation of internal monthly reports (in liaison with Operations), including comparisons to budgets/ re-forecasts, all in accordance with the reporting timelines.
• Assessment and reporting of risk and opportunities.
• Close working relationship with Operations to ensure early identification and resolution of commercial/ performance issues.
• Procurement, payment and management of subcontractors.
• Ensuring effective and consistent implementation of the Company's commercial policies and procedures.
• Coaching and mentoring junior team members.
• Ensure a relentless focus on safety – WORKSAFE HOMESAFE.
• Ensure the Company’s core values are embedded in all decisions made and shape your behaviour.

Knowledge, Experience And Qualifications Required:

• A BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying, or other relevant qualification, with a minimum of 6 years post-qualification experience in the Civil Engineering industry.
• Membership of or progression towards membership of relevant professional body e.g. RICS or ICES.
• Experience in Piling, Grouting and Design & Build environment would be an advantage.
• A working knowledge of various forms of contract (including JCT, NEC, and ICE).
• Ability to review contracts and negotiate amendments.
• Negotiation/Influencing skills.
• Good communicator (written and oral) and a team player.
• Demonstration of analytical thinking, reasoning, and the ability to use initiative.
• Must be an excellent organiser with proven time management skills.
• Strong Maths, I.T skills and commercial awareness.
• Working knowledge of COINS, Oracle, Microsoft Project and/or Primavera, CEMAR, A-Site is preferable.

Why us?

When you join the world’s largest specialist geotechnical contractor, you’re part of an international community of over 10,000 experts, based in 31 countries around the world. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to prestigious, ground-breaking projects, using the very latest tools and technology to solve complex problems, constantly learn new skills and take your career in any direction.

Bachy Soletanche is committed to equal opportunities in employment with the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief and pregnancy/maternity.