The Company are looking for a qualified and highly experienced QS, preferably with a Gas Mains Replacement background to be based in Winfrith, Dorset covering projects in the South and South East of England.
Purpose of the Role:
Commercial support accountable to the Commercial Officer for the management and coordination of procurement events and the delivery of the works costing function (QS); and including the pricing of contracted works, forecasting and monitoring value and costs to maximise financial performance and driving efficiency to ensure cost-effective utilisation of JDT assets, and in support of Ops Groups achievement of financial targets.
Key Responsibilities:
Subject Matter Expert managing and coordinating across the business all tender and procurement events and advising the board on commercial issues and risks.
Business procurement lead and POC for clients, coordinating across the business the production of timely and accurate tender / procurement submissions.
Custodian of existing contracts, maintaining their currency and advising the business as required. Maintaining an awareness of related overarching policies and legislation (such as NEC3/4, Frameworks etc).
Production of timely and accurate tender / procurement submissions.
Perform the Quantity Surveyor function in the maintenance of the costs / rates database, analysing the inflationary risks between pricing and commencement, working with the team to raise pricing renegotiations for projects with delayed commencement.
Collation of work package summaries for upcoming contract periods for review by the Commercial Lead and Board of Directors
The production of Microsoft project plans and execution statements as part of a full tendering suite to be distributed to client and internal groups requiring the relevant documents to support business efficiency.
Monitoring of the Due Diligence and awarded works trackers for deficits against the internal target, liaising with the Commercial Officer and Head of Operations to negotiate further viable awards.
Conduct value management and cost control to identify and drive efficiency in business activities.
Monitor and forecast of the depot financial performance
Production of project CVRs to be reported to the Commercial Officer and Head of Operations
Coordination with Commercial Officer to conduct value management and cost control to identify and drive efficiency in business activities.
Assessment of Valuations/payment documents, raising dispute with inacuracies and managing the dispute resolution process from declined claims.
Production and recording of the DAF and CE quotes/invoices working alongside the Assistant Commercial Officer in attending and negotiating
Maintenance of the PULSE project cost and revenue data, supporting the Project managers in managing cost control on projects
Tracking of the team payments and productivity, producing weekly/fortnightly/monthly reports for review by the Head of Ops and Commercial Officer.
Tracking of the contractual changes between financial year and ensuring new pricing accounts for variations in cost.
Attendance of the weekly planning and performance meetings to identify potential cost implications, reduction in productivity and gaps in the planner enabling target achievement. Reporting to the Commercial Officer requirement for additional work or major changes in costs/project requirement.
Promote a diverse and inclusive working environment for all employees.
Mandatory Qualifications and Competencies:
RICS QS BSc, HND, MRICS qualified.
QS/commercial experience in construction industry
Experience of MS Office IT systems
Full computer literacy
Personable, professional and comfortable with conflict management.
Desirable:
Chartered QS qual
Relevant QS experience in gas utilities industry
Engineering background within the utilities industry
Microsoft Projects
Accountancy/Finance qualification
JDT Salary Band 4:£55,000- £65,000 Per Annum (dependant on qualifications, skills ,and experience)
Hours: 45 Hours Per Week Monday-Friday
Holiday: 25 Holidays plus UK Public Holidays
Company Pension Scheme - NEST
Option of Wildtrack Vehicle, JDT Caddy Van or Car Allowance
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company branded vehicle plus fuel card for business use
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee Assistance Programme inc free access to 24/07 counselling
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Enhanced family friendly policy
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday