Job Advert: Quantity Surveyor (Waste-to-Energy Project)
Location: Thurrock, UK
Industry: Waste-to-Energy, Construction, Electrical Engineering
Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to be part of an innovative Waste-to-Energy project? We are seeking a dedicated professional with a strong background in construction and electrical engineering to join our team. If you have commercial acumen, contract management expertise, and a passion for delivering successful projects, this opportunity is for you!
Key Responsibilities:
* Work closely with project managers and quantity surveyors to develop monthly progress applications covering labour, materials, plant, and equipment costs.
* Conduct take-offs from construction drawings, managing and recording design changes throughout the project lifecycle.
* Monitor construction progress, document delays, and provide Cause & Effect analysis to the client.
* Prepare and submit early warnings/variation claims for additional work beyond the agreed scope.
* Identify and mitigate commercial risks, ensuring clear and effective risk management.
* Prepare internal monthly commercial reports and oversee financial aspects of the project.
* Conduct contract reviews and deliver high-quality reports to project leadership teams.
* Monitor earned values and conduct weekly spend vs. earned value calculations.
* Participate in project handover meetings for seamless construction execution.
* Work with the Project Manager to prepare and update CCS budgets.
* Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts, analyzing sales and cost timing.
* Track project delivery status and provide insights to leadership teams.
* Mentor junior personnel to enhance their technical and commercial capabilities.
* Address and resolve project-related commercial challenges, liaising with legal teams when necessary.
* Ensure maximum profitability on assigned projects through proactive commercial strategies.
* Compile and present monthly reports as directed by the Commercial Manager.
* Monitor site progress and ensure timely claims for loss recovery in accordance with contract conditions.
* Identify areas where target costs and sales are not being met, reporting findings to the Commercial and Project Managers.
* Undertake additional duties as required by the company.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Degree in Quantity Surveying, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; a trade background is an advantage.
* Minimum 5 years of experience in quantity surveying within the Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) sector.
* Strong understanding of contract development, award, administration, and close-out in multi-discipline construction projects.
* Up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and technical advancements.
* Experience working with FIDIC, ICE, or similar contract formulation standards.
* Proven experience in international contracting companies adhering to recognized standards.
* Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English.
* Competency in preparing Material Take-Offs (MTOs) and compiling Actual Construction Measures.
* Strong ability to take ownership of responsibilities and meet project objectives on time.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Eligibility to work in the UK