Quantity Surveyor

The opportunity

As a result of successful company growth, we are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Engineering team supporting projects across the South Wales region.

• About the role

Our commercial team interact with all departments to ensure our projects are delivered on time and to budget. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor at Vital Energi you will work closely with our project teams to manage key commercial activities.

Key responsibilities

• Review of contract documentation upon receipt from client to ensure compatibility with the company's tender and subsequent negotiations

• Assessment of contractual terms and conditions and negotiate amendments with the client where required by the Commercial Manager

• Producing commercial risk register for each contract. Monitor risk and assist in implementation of agreed mitigation measures

• Prepare and issue enquiries for major plant & equipment and sub-contract packages

• Review of quotations commercially and negotiation of price and terms with vendors

• Prepare and submit applications for payment and/or Invoices, obtain payment certificates and progress client payments in accordance with contractual provisions.

• Measure, submit and agree variations, loss & expense and/or compensation events in accordance with contractual provisions to facilitate prompt agreement of final accounts.

• Monitor on-site record keeping. Prepare and issue notices in accordance with contractual provisions.

• Prepare and submit monthly cost value reconciliations and cash/ spend profiles.

• Attending contract review meetings.

• Measure, certify and agree sub-contractors interim valuations and final accounts.

• Preparing and issuing contractual notices to sub-contractors.

• Assisting the Finance Department in securing payment of invoices and/or applications for payment

What you will need

Qualifications

• Educated to a Degree level in Quantity Surveying or Building Services Engineering discipline

• Experience of NEC contracts

• Demonstrable experience in a quantity surveyor role within with evidence of commercial management success

• Ability to influence and negotiate with proven experience in resolving difficult or disputed accounts to finality

• Experience of Financial and Contract Management software packages (desirable)

Competencies

• Flexible approach to managing workload with the ability to work to deadlines

• Has a passion and interest in emerging technologies within the Energy Market and supporting the drive to Net Zero

• Good negotiation and influencing skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Able to work effectively as part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft software packages including, Excel, Word, Outlook and Powerpoint

• Full UK driving licence - as you will be required to travel to sites across the region

Benefits

• Competetive Salary (depending upon experience)

• Contributory Company Pension Scheme

• Non-contributory death-in-service insurance

• 33 Days Holiday including BH

• Flexible working hours patterns

• Discounted gym membership across the UK

• EV charging where possible