Job Description - Quantity Surveyor (00123578)
Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Preston. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: £60,000 depending on skills and experience
What you’ll be doing:
* This role is crucial to ensure that both Major and Minor works projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to legal and contractual specifications.
* Working with the wider business and its external professional teams to develop sourcing and contracting solutions for a 10 year + investment programme in the Northwest.
* Prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects, including materials, labour, and overheads.
* Understanding of the sourcing strategies being pursued and providing supporting data.
* Leading the sourcing and contracting procurement process, inclusive of tender pack development, evaluation and award.
* Preparing, negotiating, and analysing costs for tenders and contracts.
* Monitor the performance of contractors and suppliers against contract terms, using a supplier relationship system model.
* Monitor project expenditure and implement cost-saving strategies where possible.
* Certify progress payments to contractors and suppliers.
* Monitoring the financial status of the suppliers and recommend solutions.
* Assist in the resolution of disputes between clients, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring that solutions comply with contract terms.
* Manage claims, variations, and change orders, ensuring proper documentation and approvals are in place.
* Maintain accurate records of all project financials, contracts, and correspondence.
* Working in a large programme team with various interfaces and cultures that have incentivisation, social value, and people skills.
Your skills and experiences:
* Qualified Quantity Surveyor.
* MRICS certification or equivalent (or actively pursuing qualification).
* Solid grasp of programme management, construction techniques, and cost control.
* Comprehensive understanding of JCT and NEC Construction contracts, including engagement with PMOs.
* Skilled in tendering, procurement, and contract negotiations.
* Experience in public sector/regulated environments useful.
* Experience establishing/managing frameworks agreements.
* An understanding of business and procurement approaches, techniques, processes, policy and strategy.
The Supply Chain team:
We are building a team of construction specialists to deliver a transformational level of investment over a 10-year period. You will be working with both internal and external colleagues to add value, delivery excellence and support us in delivering world-class aircraft to our customers around the world.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential.
Closing Date: 16th January 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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