Description

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will support the Commercial Manager; helping to drive efficiencies; managing costs and regional performance for our clients. This role will see you take control of all financial aspects of the project; overseeing all commercial & contractual matters. You will deliver desired margin return utilising high standards of commercial acumen. Whilst identifying, recording and tracking, both risks and opportunities. 

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for someone to: 

• Manage and monitor project costs including weekly P&L reporting 
• Review contract documents and advise on any issues 
• Track the progress and cash flow forecast information 
• Produce and review commercial forecasts, Cost Value Reconciliation (CVRs) and Project Finance Reports 
• Take responsibility for Subcontract Management; including Subcontract Forecasting, raising Subcontractor Orders and Negotiating Subcontract terms 
• Prepare subcontract documents, enquiries and assessment of quotations 
• Place subcontract orders, agreement and certification of subcontract valuations, invoice, subcontract payments and final account agreements 
• Site-level change management, communicating to both Client and to the supply chain, including Early Warning and Compensation Event management and production. 
• Manage and track project changes, variations and/or notices 
• Ensure correct cost capture across all contracts through deploying Scheme Cost and value reconciliation. Support preparation of scheme forecasts and associated risk profile. 
• Prepare and submit interim valuations and payment applications to clients, along with the agreement of final accounts 
• Attend risk review, planning and commercial meetings on-site with the Client, Contractors and other Stakeholders 
• Be actively involved with tenders and pricing, which will include estimating construction design prior to tender assessments and actively involved in procurement sessions. 
• Assist Credit Control with cash recovery and forecasting 
• Support the operational team in daily commercial and contractual aspects 

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Experience and Qualifications  

• Degree qualification (RICS accredited or equivalent) is desirable but not essential 
• Ideally you will have experience working in the Utilities industry   
• Demonstrable stakeholder management skills, with an ability to engage, prioritise and collaborate as a knowledgeable and effective consultant. 
• Demonstrable experience of contract administration, ideally in a portfolio/programme setting; NEC contract experience is desirable 
• Ability to prioritise workload, multi-task and work under tight time pressures 
• Excellent communication skills  
• High attention to detail  
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word 

Job Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package. 

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. 

We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners. 

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About Network Plus

Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.

We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.

We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.