Rock Power Connections is a leading Independent Connections Provider.
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We're specialists in designing and installing new and upgraded electricity connections to business, industry and commercial properties.
We offer the highest quality for the best value and have a proven track record of quality and safety.
Rock Power Connections offers all of its customers a full project management and delivery service from initial design to the final switch-on.
As Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for providing commercial support and risk management to Rock Power Connections three project workstreams: DNO – building primary substations on DNO frameworks ICP – new and upgraded power connections for industrial and commercial clients EV – design and build of high-powered charging hubs Key Duties Preparation of Activity Schedule, Bill of Quantities and Resource Profiling.
Preparation of Applications for Payment for submission to Client(s).
Reviewing project work scopes and contract documentations, notifying and preparing notices / variations as necessary.
Main Contract / Sub-Contract administration including developing sub-contract documents, reviewing and agreeing valuations, managing variations, ensuring execution of relevant notices and negotiating final accounts.
Analysing and controlling commercial progress of projects working closely with the project delivery team.
Preparing internal reports such as cashflow forecast, financial reconciliation (CVRs) and project performance, Risk & Opportunity schedules, Contractor appointment authorisations.
Prepare subcontract enquiry documentation and conduct thorough evaluation of subcontract tenders for internal sign off.
Negotiating final accounts with Client(s).
Contribute to ensuring that the business targets are exceeded.
Reporting to the Commercial Manager and senior management team As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a vital role in supporting our Design, Project and Delivery management teams across all phases of the project lifecycle.
You will ensure the commercial viability of project pricing, identify and address cost risk at every level during the tender stage, capture and evaluate any impacts to project budgets once fully designed, perform thorough cost value reconciliation, intervene in, and manage, variations and applications for payment during the construction stage, and conduct detailed reviews of project performance to drive continuous improvement in future works during the closure stage.
A fine balance between commerciality and stakeholder management is required, thus ensuring optimal performance vs budget whilst retaining Rock's industry-leading reputation for service with its clients.
The Quantity Surveyor will ultimately monitor projected project costs/margin and support the mitigation of any associated risks both directly and indirectly.
We are looking for a qualified quantity surveyor who has experience in working in the energy sector whether this be DNO, ICP, EV etc.
Someone with strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
Preferably with AutoCAD or Revit experience but not necessary.
Finally whilst based on one site we would prefer someone with Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to site locations as may be required on occasions.
What you need? Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying or equivalent.
Minimum 3 years' experience working as a Quantity Surveyor Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, scope related documents to allow the preparation of Bill of Quantities / Schedule of rates and other such procurement documentation.
Experience in NEC, JCT and FIDIC contracts with the ability to administer correctly.
Experience in managing projects commercially including contractor management, client relations, final accounts, valuations and variations.
Experience in EV, ICP, Substations and Civil works would be beneficial but not essential.
Experience in project delivery over multiple projects with experience in projects ranging up to £5-10Million.
Good IT literacy with competency in Excel and other software.
Full UK Driving Licence.
RICS accreditation would be beneficial.