AA Euro Group is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our clients team, specializing in civil engineering projects across Thames Water Infrastructure. This role is crucial in managing all aspects of cost management and contractual obligations, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. You will play an essential part in delivering vital infrastructure services to the community while working on exciting and technically challenging projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Cost Management: Prepare and manage accurate project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow for water infrastructure projects.
* Contract Administration: Handle all aspects of contract management, including NEC contracts, subcontractor procurement, and ensuring compliance with contract terms.
* Tendering & Procurement: Prepare tender documentation and analyze submissions from subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring best value is achieved.
* Valuations & Variations: Conduct valuations and assess variations in line with contract terms, negotiating with stakeholders when necessary.
* Risk & Opportunity Management: Identify potential risks and opportunities related to project cost, proactively managing these to minimize impact on project delivery.
* Financial Reporting: Prepare regular reports on project financials, progress, and performance to senior management.
* Cost Control: Monitor and control project costs, ensuring cost-saving measures are identified and implemented without compromising quality.
* Liaison: Work closely with project managers, engineers, and external stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of services and resolve any commercial issues.
* Compliance & Standards: Ensure all work complies with health, safety, and environmental standards, as well as company policies and procedures.
Skills & Qualifications:
* Education: Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
* Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally within the water infrastructure or civil engineering sector.
* Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts, water infrastructure projects, and civil engineering principles.
* Technical Skills: Proficiency in cost management software and tools, such as COINS, CATO, or similar systems.
* Communication: Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
* Attention to Detail: Meticulous and highly organized, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
* Driving License: Full, clean UK driving license, as travel between sites may be required