Quantity Surveyor
Job Description
CMDP+ is looking to strengthen their Commercial team with a Quantity Surveyor for our Southern Water Framework. MWH Treatment and Costain Group are part of the CMDP+ joint venture that will deliver a range of construction schemes to maintain and improve Southern Water’s water supply and wastewater treatment works within the South and Southeast regions.
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Quantity surveying duties in respect of managing projects and work packages
Liaise with design, construction and supply chain teams to capture, analyse and control cost
Collaborative work with the client to ensure business requirements are met
Manage the main contract ensuring contractual notices and correspondence are identified and raised as necessary
Preparation and issue of subcontract documentation
Assist in the management and performance of subcontractors
Manage the preparation and agreement of applications for payment
The preparation of project cost & value reports, budgets and forecasts.
Assist in the management and development of junior commercial staff
Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations.
Maintain a positive and solution oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.
Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role
In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department and MWH Treatment as well as maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships.
Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of CEMAR
- Non- Infrastructure water sector related experience
- Notable years post graduate experience in construction industry in a commercial role
- Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working
- Experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution
- Experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information and prepare reports
- Experience of drafting contractual correspondence on behalf of the Project Manager and preparation of payment certificates and interim financial reports
- Negotiating and team-working skills and the ability to motivate and lead
- Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge
Desirable
- A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving.
- Experience of contributing to procurement and contract strategies.
Qualifications
Essential
- Holds an RICS/CICES accredited degree or enrolled on an accredited part-time post graduate degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience
- Working towards or have chartered membership of a recognised institution
- Experience in utilities/civil engineering/MEICA sectors
- NEC3/4 Experience
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