Carmichael UK are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the major projects team, based at Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater on a permanent basis.
The project entails the construction of 3 tunnels under the sea ben that will supply 2 reactors with cooling water and then discharge it back into the Bristol Channel.
A total of 9km of tunnels will be lines with 38,000 concrete segments. The tunnels will then be connected to the seabed by vertical shafts and capped pass into the tunnels.
As SQS you will provide guidance to the commercial team and project managers on all matters related to commercial activities for a specific package, or multiple packages.
About the role:
Cascades information in a positive way to staff at all levels
Ability to resolve conflict and build respect between multi-disciplinary teams
Encourages inter-team collaboration as well as with off-site functions
Strong communication and excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
Sets challenging goals for self and others to achieve
Takes difficult decisions as necessary
Quality of Service Provision
Understand economic factors that affects the construction industry
To manage the feedback of commercial data to Planning and Estimating
The ability to review tenders and cost data
To manage the preparation of Target Cost for a Project
To co-ordinate the commercial team to ensure programme issues are identified and actioned
To manage the preparation and review of Earned Value Management
Manage the preparation of the monthly operating statement and associated commercial reports
To be able to report and explain the commercial progress to senior teams
To manage the feedback of commercial data to Planning, Estimating, Marketing and Sales
Formulation of management plans for resource procurement
Understanding of disputes resolution including options, structure as well as knowledge of the SCL Protocol
chain management and procurement techniques, estimating and surveying functions
Management and reporting of Commercial Risk and Opportunity
Management of disallowed cost
Experienced in the recruitment and development of talent within the business
Ability to provide feedback on team members strengths and weaknesses and support performance management
Determining project commercial staff requirements
Able to make connection between creative ideas and innovative outcomes and implement using a wide range of improvement techniques
Managing risks and opportunities at a Project level and updating senior teams
Can see the big picture and can spot the point at which to make a trade off
Is aware of political issues, and seeks win-win situations, whilst maintaining effective relationships
About You:
Extensive experience in Quantity Surveying within a relevant business environment
Valid CSCS card and UK driving licence
Working knowledge of construction and contract law along with various forms of Conditions of Contract.
Significant knowledge of construction techniques on particular projects.
BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or experience equivalent
Membership of RICS, ICES or CIOB (or working towards
Practical application of Microsoft Office – predominantly Excel
Experience of using a cost system .e. Oracle or similar
Package:
Salary DOE and negotiable
Smart working and some hybrid work available
25 days Annual Leave
Pension Scheme
Employee benefits (discounts, offers etc)
If interested, please apply directly. You will be contacted if your CV is suitable to the role