Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Office Location: Falmer 

Remit: Water Sector Framework   

We are recruiting for a Tier 1 Main Contractor who have an opportunity for you to join them as a Quantity Surveyor on their long-term Water Framework based in Falmer.  

Job Responsibilities    

• Administer the framework contract and associated subcontracts under NEC3/NEC4 (Options A and E), maintaining full compliance with framework and client requirements  
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract and project documentation to satisfy framework governance and audit requirements  
• Prepare and issue Early Warning Notices (EWNs) and Compensation Event (CE) quotations to the supply chain and client  
• Attend weekly and monthly commercial meetings at project and framework level, including reviews with the client team  
• Monitor change control at project level in line with framework target cost and KPI mechanisms  
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  Liaise with the planner/programmer(s) on reactive and planned programmes  
• Provide pre-, during- and post-contract commercial support to clients and the supply chain  
• Negotiate with, and let packages of work to, the supply chain for sewer rehabilitation, civils and associated activities  
• Manage and value variations and Compensation Events across framework work orders  
• Prepare and submit monthly applications/valuations in line with the client’s payment mechanism  
• Prepare and submit subcontract and framework final accounts  
• Prepare and submit tenders for framework call-off and task order work, including follow-up Develop and maintain effective working relationships with relevant client representatives and the supply chain, supporting delivery of framework KPIs and performance commitment

Personal Attributes  

Knowledge and Skills required   

• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with client representatives and the supply chain  
• Working knowledge of the water/wastewater industry and sewer rehabilitation techniques is advantageous  

Experience required  

• 3–5 years’ experience in a quantity surveying role  
• Experience working within the utilities, water/wastewater or civil engineering sector is advantageous
• NEC experience  

Essential Qualifications  

• Demonstrable understanding of both Pre-Contract and Post-Contract work  
• Proficient working knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 main and subcontract forms  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills  
• Strong user of Excel, including charts, pivot tables, lookups and sheet automation  • Full, current UK driving license

Desirable Qualifications   

• Degree, HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.   
• RICS or CICES membership (or actively working towards)  
• Previous experience working on a Water framework/ contract

To discuss further, please email an up-to-date word copy of your CV and a suitable mobile number:

Quoting reference number: GPQSFAL31726