Quantity Surveyor

Bridgwater
4 weeks ago
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Our client is a national M&E Engineering Company offering full turn-key solutions, from design and project management through to electrical, mechanical and technology within power and energy, pharmaceutical, industrial, water, food and transportation sectors.

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Quantity Surveyor required to join an existing team at Hinkley Point C Nuclear Build Project, Somerset 

Reporting to a commercial manager and working for a team delivering the Mechanical / Electrical, Fabrication and Installation contract within the turbine hall.

Key responsibilities:

Ensure the Construction team is achieving best value to meet the contract commercial targets.
Ensure an adherence to contractual processes
Commercial experience is required and working knowledge and experience of the NEC & FIDIC suite of contracts.
Contract production and negotiations
Prepare monthly site valuation report and work progress report.
Support in Evaluating and preparing the project payment application.
Verify the sub-contractor's monthly claims. Responsible for site measurement.
Ensure that pricing documents, BQ, contract document, quotation submission, etc. are in order.
Responsible for costing and preparation of pricing documents for submission.
To monitor and control project budget and project cash flow and ensure accurate forecasting to meet business expectations.
To coordinate with contractors and site personnel to support in reporting to Senior Team.
Supporting Head Office in managing the purchasing of materials.
To liaise with site teams and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.Key Skills required: Commercial Focus, FIDIC Contract Experience, NEC Contract Experience

Competence:

Degree / equivalent or relevant experience in a similar field
Chartered or heading towards Chartership.
Minimum 5 years in QS position on large projects
Nuclear Experience preferred but not essential.
CSCS MAPS H&S TestNeed to be able to pass BVPP vetting

Permanent / Staff role

If you do not hear from us within seven days, then your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

Vital Human Resources is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Salary range between £65,000 - £85,000 Car Allowance of £5100 per annum Hybrid working Group life insurance
Private medical insurance (once successfully completed probation)
Employee assistance programme

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