13 Oct
Wessex Water
Bath
Job description
We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our growing and fast-paced Commercial team.
What you'll do
You will join a team consisting of around 50 Quantity Surveyors and Estimators with responsibility for the commercial delivery of approximately £200m of projects annually.
You will manage a treatment team of Quantity Surveyors to deliver a programme of work valued at approximately £75m per year.
You will report directly to the Treatment Principal Commercial Manager and ultimately the SOE Commercial Director.
Projects comprise process, mechanical, electrical and civil engineering works delivered under an NEC Partnering arrangement and projects in the treatment programme varying from £1m to £30m in value.
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will control all SOE activities and provide commercial management and the provision of suitable and accurate reporting of all commercial information required by SOE and other parts of the company.
You will ensure all commercial activities are completed in accordance with the company's procedures and governance.
Your responsibilities will include :
- managing a team of up to 10 quantity surveyors, including trainee degree apprentices and commercial admin
- controlling all commercial activities for the business unit (including ensuring quality and commerciality)
- managing and presenting regular business unit commercial reports for the treatment programme, such as order book / budget, monthly programme CVR' reports and partners liaison meetings, to ensure the business unit provides accurate cost, liability and forecasting information
- managing contract procurement, target / price setting, forecasting / reporting, contract change, opportunity and risk, payments and final accounts,
while also providing support to the Estimating team in the decision-making process
- commercially managing our Framework Partners (consultants and contractors) to deliver the treatment programme
- providing commercial interface with the rest of the SOE Commercial team, Delivery Managers, Project Managers, Designers, Engineers and Estimators, as well as attending regular financial meetings with senior SOE staff
- working to strict financial targets and deadlines, understanding major programmes of work, and reacting to the demands of construction delivery to ensure best value for the company
- resource planning for Quantity Surveyors and the development of the team, including recruitment
- being actively involved in commercial strategies and initiatives which invariably cross multiple teams and departments.
The role covers our region, which covers Bath, Bristol, Salisbury, Bournemouth, Bridgwater and everywhere in between.
What you'll need
You must have relevant quantity surveying and management experience in the construction industry, however, experience in water or other utility industries is not a pre-requisite.
Additionally, you will :
- preferably have experience in the NEC Suite of Contracts, including the Professional Services Contract and Engineering and Construction Contract Options A and C
- preferably have experience in managing partnering arrangements including deed or umbrella contracts
- have excellent people, leadership, communication and presentation skills
- have the ability to foster professional relations with others
- be a team player
- have a degree in quantity surveying or similar construction-related qualification or industry time experience
- have a strong attention to detail, self-motivation, a problem-solving nature and a drive to succeed
- a full driving licence is required as this position will require travel to construction sites.
What you'll receive
- Total pension contributions up to 20%.
- Career progression and professional development opportunities.
- 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
- The opportunity to buy up to 10 days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
- A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
- Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
- A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary.
- Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
- One paid volunteering day each year.
- Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
- An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
- Support from mental health first aiders.
- A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.
Who we are
We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
The work we do goes beyond providing an essential public service. We also aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment.
Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career, while also receiving health and wellbeing support.
We also continue to promote diversity and inclusion with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.
This is an exciting opportunity to join us and if you would like to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you.
Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need.
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▶️ Quantity Surveyor
🖊️ Wessex Water
📍 Bath