QS

Fusion People are looking for a QS for a temporary role for a client of ours, initial project in Worthing.

Job role will be for 3-4 days a week :

Key responsibilities:

Cost Management & Reporting

• Prepare, monitor, and update project budgets, cost plans, and cash‑flow forecasts.
• Manage cost reporting including CVRs, value‑tracking, and earned value analysis where required.
• Evaluate actual costs vs. allowances and highlight variances early.
• Support monthly commercial applications and revenue forecasting.

Procurement & Supply Chain

• Prepare enquiries, evaluate supplier quotations, and produce procurement recommendations working alongside the design, pre-construction, and procurement teams.
• Procure subcontractors (civil works, pipe installation, welding, energy centre packages, M&E, insulation).
• Draft, negotiate, and administer subcontract orders and supply agreements.
• Ensure suppliers comply with specifications, standards, and DHN design requirements.

Contract Administration

• Administer NEC, JCT, or bespoke contracts across district heating schemes.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate compensation events, variations, early warnings, and delay notices.
• Ensure all commercial activities comply with contractual obligations.

Valuations & Applications

• Prepare monthly valuations and applications for payment to clients.
• Work with the project teams to measure completed works including heat mains, chambers, weld counts, plant installations, and HIU fit‑outs.
• Assess subcontractor applications, certify payments, and agree final accounts.

Risk, Change & Opportunity Management

• Identify, and quantify commercial risks and opportunities early in the project cycle.
• Maintain change registers and support project managers with commercial impact assessments and cost recovery scenarios.
• Recommend value‑engineering options and support optioneering studies.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with designers, engineers, site teams, and commercial leadership.
• Attend project progress meetings and present commercial updates.
• Interface with clients, auditors, and local authorities as required.

Records, Compliance & Governance

• Maintain accurate records including as-built quantities, plant logs, and daily site returns, and drive the use of Procore software.
• Ensure compliance with company governance, audit trails, and financial processes.
• Support internal and external audits linked to funding, sustainability criteria, or regulatory requirements.

Collaboration & Leadership

• For candidates taking senior positions the ability to provide mentorship and guidance for more Junior members of the team is required
• Work with other areas of the business to identify, recommend and implement efficiency improvements across all process.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Essential

• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or Construction Management.
• Experience working as a QS on civil engineering, utilities, M&E, or district heating projects.
• Strong understanding of buried utilities, pipe installation, M&E systems, and construction sequencing.
• Good working knowledge of NEC and/or JCT forms of contract.
• Proficiency in cost‑management tools (e.g., Excel, Cemar, or similar).
• Strong numerical, analytical, and negotiation skills.

Desirable

• Experience specifically in district heating, energy centres, or low‑carbon infrastructure.
• Professional membership (RICS, ICES, CICES, CIOB).
• Knowledge of regulatory standards (CIBSE CP1 Heat Networks Code of Practice, UK heat network guidelines).

Salary is dependent on experience , If interested please apply with CV and follow up with a call to Gary @ Fusion Segensworth office for more details.

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