Senior Quantity Surveyor

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Company Description

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work hand-in-hand with our clients across every aspect of transport, energy and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world. We hold 50+ years of experience and have a worldwide workforce of over 20,000 people.

You will be working on prestigious nationwide rail projects helping Egis support our clients to achieve sustainability for future generations. By joining Egis, we will fully support your personal growth and development enabling you access to full RICS training courses, a path to chartership or help you develop your career to the level you want. We are true believers in personal development and will support you every step of the way.

You would be required to visit site in Old Oak Common Station in Acton (West London) at least 3 times a week.

Job Description

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will have knowledge and experience in pre and post-contract management and procurement within the UK rail sector. The senior quantity surveyor will be expected to utilise their major project experience and knowledge to drive efficiencies and effective supply chain engagement.

Role Responsibilities:

• NEC3/4 Option C Contract management and administration
• Establish and manage entitlement, with key focus on gaining full entitlement under the terms of the Subcontract
• The quantity surveyor will lead the review and valuation of contractor applications for payment in accordance with contractual terms and conditions and contractual entitlement
• Liaison and negotiation with the Customer's Commercial and/or project team
• Establishing and maintaining productive and collaborative relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure appropriate commercial records are maintained in line with the contract requirements and oversee any contractual issues
• Investigate and draft contract communications and notices including Early Warning Notices, notification of Compensation Events, General Communications
• Provide contractual and commercial risk advice to the Commercial team and wider Technical and Construction Delivery teams
• Manage, monitor and report on commercial and cost reporting aspects of allocated projects and portfolio of works
• Support the programme and project teams to ensure full compliance with contract and corporate governance rules

Qualifications

You must have right to work in the UK.

• Educated to degree level and member of a professional body
• Main contractor and/or joint venture experience
• Experienced administering NEC3/4 contracts (A/C/E must have). Use of CEMAR is desirable
• Experienced in leading the full range of contract management activities including evaluation/assessment of high value Compensation Events
• Ability to lead on project financial monitoring and reporting
• Experienced in proactive change and risk management
• Experienced in negotiating and procuring sub-contract packages (Design-Delivery-Commission), testing the robustness of costs and value for money
• Experience of working within a collaborative culture or/ and a mature approach to relationship management with a long-term strategic focus
• Able to prioritise the delivery of the objectives of their role
• Ability to performance manage and hold to account
• Experience in managing and developing assistant and intermediate-level commercial team members

Additional Information

Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one's contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.