Quantity Surveyor

Our client brings together collective expertise from the marketplace and from within Yorkshire Water to deliver an ambitious, collaborative enterprise;

Job overview and purpose

Reporting to the Programme Commercial Manager, the Cost Manager takes the lead on the monthly commercial reporting cycle for their respective Schemes (Batches). Administering the client's change control process and supporting the client's Manager in assuring the monthly payment applications. 

Areas of Responsibility

• Collation of Partner & Client forecast submissions ensuring necessary commentary has been provided against monthly, yearly and outturn spend accuracy 
• Review and analysis of the overall position of their respective schemes, understanding the progress, change and movements.

• Review and analysis of forecasts submitted by Partners on a scheme to ensure they correspond with the latest Scheme programme

• Check cost allocation at a scheme level to ensure costs are allocated correctly within the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS)

• Revising baselines when change is incurred in accordance with governance approvals

• Develop and administer change control process 
• Assessing Compensation Event Quotations

• Assure Partner / Alliance estimates at key stages of governance process 

• Support the Alliance Manager during monthly assurance process 

Technical competencies and experience

Essential 

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working on major design and construction projects

• Strong numerical and analytical skills

• High level of Microsoft Excel competence 

• Excellent business acumen and commercial awareness

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Hold relevant professional certifications, such as Quantity Surveying, Construction or Engineering

Desirable  

• Commercial experience with the delivery of infrastructure projects

• Experience working in an Alliance environment

• Professional accreditation (RICS, CICES) preferred 

Behavioural competencies

• Prioritises safety in all actions and decisions, ensuring a safe working environment for their team. Fosters a culture of open communication about safety.
• Demonstrates flexibility and able to adjust their approach to meet new challenges and opportunities as the alliance develops.
• Proactively identifies and addresses issues, and able to be creative in developing effective solutions. Demonstrates resilience in overcoming obstacles and maintaining project momentum.
• Inspires and motivates team members, providing clear direction and support. Leads by example.
• Demonstrates honesty and transparency, building trust and credibility with members of the alliance and beyond.
• Takes full accountability for delivering results and driving progress towards alliance commitments and objectives. 

In return we offer excellent day rates outsifde IR35