Senior Quantity Surveyor - Sizewell C - London Projects Office based - London

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About the role

As part of our plan to secure a low-carbon energy future, EDF Energy is leading the way in building a fleet of safe, reliable nuclear power stations in the UK. Sizewell C (SZC) is a proposed new nuclear station that is being developed with a target to start construction at the end of 2023. It is a nationally significant infrastructure project with a very important role in the UK's climate change agenda and energy policy. The project will have a big impact in the drive to reduce carbon emissions in the UK.

The SZC Project Team is a growing, diverse and collaborative organisation committed to engaging stakeholders, obtaining development consent and preparing the project for the start of construction.

The Quality function within the Project Delivery Organisation (PDO) is an integral part of this project, responsible for the Integrated Management System (IMS) and associated regulatory Licence Conditions.

What you'll be doing

A Senior Quantity Surveyor is an experienced QS who has a track record in managing all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures. They seek to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality. Typically, they will be a Chartered Member of the RICS, ICES or CIOB. They will have experience of managing a small team of less experienced commercial staff as well as mentoring others on their journey to becoming professionally qualified

Who we're looking for

Knowledge & Skills
• Cascades information in a positive way to staff at all levels
• Ability to resolve conflict and build respect between multi-disciplinary teams
• Encourages inter-team collaboration as well as with off-site functions
• Strong communication and excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
• Sets challenging goals for self and others to achieve
• Takes difficult decisions as necessary
• Quality of Service Provision
• Understand economic factors that affects the construction industry
• To manage the feedback of commercial data to Planning and Estimating
• The ability to review tenders and cost data
• To manage the preparation of Target Cost for a Project
• To co-ordinate the commercial team to ensure programme issues are identified and actioned
• To manage the preparation and review of Earned Value Management
• Manage the preparation of the monthly operating statement and associated commercial reports
• To be able to report and explain the commercial progress to senior teams
• To manage the feedback of commercial data to Planning, Estimating, Marketing and Sales
• Formulation of management plans for resource procurement
• Understanding of disputes resolution including options, structure as well as knowledge of the SCL
Protocol
• chain management and procurement techniques, estimating and surveying functions
• Management and reporting of Commercial Risk and Opportunity
• Management of disallowed cost

Qualifications & Experience
Essential
• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or experience equivalent
• Membership of RICS, ICES or CIOB (or working towards)
Desirable
• Communication
• Teamwork / Role Model
• Leadership
• Achievement Focus (Achieving Results)
• Business and Customer Awareness
• Applies organisational aims & objectives
• Identifies with the customer needs

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 42 hours per week.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Balfour Beatty's Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we're driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com