Senior Quantity Surveyor in Orbiston

Senior Quantity Surveyor
Power Networks, Transmission & Distribution
Bellshill, Glasgow, Hybrid
£500 per day PAYE
Job Ref: J200015

Our client is the biggest utilities and power networks provider in the country. They need a qualified Senior Quantity Surveyor for their operation in Glasgow.

As the Senior QS, your responsibilities will include:
Promote a culture of contractual and commercial awareness within the Framework team
Commercial Delivery
Responsible for developing and maintaining the Framework Risk and Opportunity Register
Responsible in conjunction with the operational team for the identification of change and the management of the change management process
Cost Management:
Understand allowances for elements of work and embed and maintain a culture of cost effective delivery
Forecast future expenditure based on anticipated work volumes
Value management:
Responsible for the early identification of potential disputes facilitating early intervention and resolution
Financial reporting:
Monitoring and reporting cash, revenue and cost positions across all cost centres
Supply Chain and Procurement:
Support on all procurement activities to ensure best value procurement
Pre Contract and Competitive Tender
Work with the Business Development team to ensure active management of commercial elements of the work winning process
Develop and implement a clear commercial strategy for the Contracts including tender strategies, cash flow strategies and margin improvement strategies
Ensure review of all of the contractual obligations and commercial risks prior to the submission of tenders

You will:

Have knowledge and working experience of the NEC suite of Contracts
Previous framework experience within the power sector would be advantageous, if not, within wider utilties.
Relevant degree qualification
Skilled in contract costing and forecasting Subcontract procurement and administration
Contract experience, supporting a project team in capturing site records for variations and valuations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to develop and maintain effective relationships.
Effective time management and adherence to deadlines

You will be:

A comprehensive level of commercial experience preferably with a contracting organisation with proven experience of working on a project of similar scale and complexity
Demonstrable expert knowledge of contract procedure, most particularly those applicable to the NEC suite of contracts.
Utilities experience
BSc or HND in Quantity Surveying or other equivalent construction related subject
Relevant CSCS card
Full UK driving license

Would suit an Commercial Manager, Commercial Engineer, Quantity Surveyor, Project Engineer, Estimator, Tendering Engineer

To apply speak to Cindy Anderson

We also have roles in Project Engineering, Site Management, Operations Management, Site Engineering, Design, Health and Safety and Compliance

Reference: 52513061

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