The role: Quantity Surveyor Duration: 6 months Rate: Umbrella, Inside IR35 Location: Reading, Winnersh Project: AWE Project, Nuclear industry Hybrid Working The role: • Work with the Commercial Manager in ensuring consistency and best practice ways of working across the business unit to achieve continuous improvement. • Coach respective Operational personnel in relation to the Contract, Contract Administration, Contract Risk, Procurement, Forecasting and Contract Profitability. • Review, understand and communicate Contract requirements to the Delivery Team. • Work with the Project Controls Manager in the production of the monthly project cost reports. • Ensure effective change control process and management of, is embedded within the relevant projects you are responsible for. • Ensure Sub-Contract arrangements are put in place when required using the NEC suite of Contract Documents. • Ensure correct administrative processes are put in place for management of these Sub-Contracts paying attention to change controls, early warning, compensation events, changes to scope of works and payment. • Support the Project Manager in resolving commercial issues with the Client and implement strategies to avoid litigation/claims. • Proactively support the Business Project Review Process. • Submit cost reports for review by the Commercial Manager, to enable the utilisation of the data for cost forecasts, revenue and gross margin assumptions/submissions. • Manage subcontracts from initial placement of order to final account including close liaison with procurement, planning and delivery teams to ensure that the order meets project requirements. • Maintain effective, accurate cost control. • Maintain registers of variations, delay, extension of time, early warnings and claims • Collaboration with Business Development and Operations in developing value propositions that enhance our customers’ competitive position. • Work with project teams to develop innovative solutions, that respond to client challenges. Here’s What You’ll Need • Degree educated in Commercial management or other relevant qualification. • Previous experience in a similar role • Working knowledge of the NEC forms of contract • Pre and post contract knowledge. • Experience of cost forecasting and reporting, cost control, cost risk management, contract documentation preparation, contract administration. • Exceptional commercial awareness. • Security Cleared or the ability to obtain the required level of clearance • Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail • Ability to work well under pressure • Ability to communicate confidently • Hands on with a can-do attitude • Excellent work ethic • Ability to work autonomously • Flexible with working hours