Quantity Surveyor (All Levels)

Amentum, Matthewsgreen, Wokingham

Quantity Surveyor (All Levels)

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Amentum, Matthewsgreen, Wokingham

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 4 weeks ago, 3 Oct | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 0637f86d3d8a4851af970ead4411f8fa

Full Job Description

The Commercial function within the Field Services division of our business provides the support to the Commercial Manager and wider personnel outside of the Commercial Function with a full range of pre and post contract commercial services. The candidate will be required to develop a close working relationship with the project teams, internal stakeholders and Clients' representatives and should be able to demonstrate excellent technical qualities for the role. The role will provide the opportunity for the engagement on multiple projects from tender preparation and negotiation right through to delivery and completion.

  • Work with the Commercial Manager in ensuring consistency and best practice ways of working across the business unit to achieve continuous improvement.
  • Coach respective Operational personnel in relation to the Contract, Contract Administration, Contract Risk, Procurement, Forecasting and Contract Profitability.
  • Work with the Project Controls Manager in the production of the monthly project cost reports.
  • Ensure Sub-Contract arrangements are put in place when required using the NEC suite of Contract Documents.
  • Ensure correct administrative processes are put in place for management of these Sub-Contracts paying attention to change controls, early warning, compensation events, changes to scope of works and payment.
  • Support the Project Manager in resolving commercial issues with the Client and implement strategies to avoid litigation/claims.
  • Manage subcontracts from initial placement of order to final account including close liaison with procurement, planning and delivery teams to ensure that the order meets project requirements.
  • Collaboration with Business Development and Operations in developing value propositions that enhance our customers' competitive position.

    Degreed qualified (preferred) in commerce, finance, engineering, quantity surveying and/or law.
  • Previous experience in a similar role for other recognised main contractors.
  • Sound working knowledge of construction and contract law and various forms of the NEC Conditions of Contract.
  • Experience of cost forecasting and reporting, cost control, cost risk management, contract documentation preparation, contract administration.
  • Security Cleared or the ability to obtain the required level of clearance.
  • Ability to communicate confidently.
  • Ability to work autonomously.
  • Flexible with working hours.

    People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
  • In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.