Senior Quantity Surveyor

Due to continued growth the position of Senior Quantity Surveyor has become available to join newly established team based at Heathrow.

As Heathrow embarks upon its 7th regulatory period "H7", Costain was awarded two lots as Major Project Partner and Asset Renewal Partner for Terminal 2 - The Queen's Terminal.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will work as part of the commercial and procurement team with the primary focus being on drafting subcontracts once they have been through the tender stage. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will work closely with the procurement team during the tender process, be involved in tender negotiations and provide advice and support to the Procurement team to ensure that there is a smooth transition when it comes to subcontract award.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will always ensure that the Company's governance and any contract specific requirements are adhered to., We have a vibrant, challenging and growing business, with project environments that provide tremendous opportunities for everybody. We know that by being a more diverse company we will be more innovative, have a greater understanding of our clients' needs and will deliver smarter, more inclusive solutions for them. Our goal is to have a workforce that is representative of society and the communities in which we work. As an inclusive, family friendly employer we believe that everyone matters, and we are committed to ensuring that everyone has the same opportunities to be able to reach their full potential.

• Holds an RICS / CICES accredited degree



• Senior Quantity Surveyors will hold or be nearing completion of Full Membership with RICS/CICES



• Must be proficient in Subcontract negotiation and contract drafting



• Must have procurement experience



• Must have good understanding in the knowledge and application of NEC Contracts



• Must be able to demonstrate negotiating skills and securing best value outcomes



• Providing support to Commercial Manager/Senior Commercial Manager



• Extensive experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution



• Extensive experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the



• ability to collate information, prepare reports, payment certificates and interim financial reports and closeout reports



• Extensive experience of drafting effective contractual correspondence and the facilitation of collaborative solutions



• Minimum 5 years post-graduate commercial experience in the construction industry with demonstrable track record of achievement



• Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen



• Champions Sustainability Safety, Health and Environment by putting personal safety and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do and helping the environment and communities to thrive



• Having integrity by always doing the right thing in the right way



• Must be customer focused by striving for excellence through understanding, anticipating and meeting their needs, We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need for dynamic working. Such as, working part-time, remote working, or compressed hours. In return, we will explore what is possible., For some of our roles, you may be required to obtain and maintain security clearance of at least Security Check level (or SC clearance). To satisfy the requirements, you will need to have been a legal UK resident for a minimum of 5 years and have successfully complete all stages of the vetting process.
  
  This is a fantastic opportunity to join a career enhancing project where you will be a welcomed member of the wider team. Costain are looking for skilled people who'll help us shape, create and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the infrastructure ecosystem across the UK. Together we are creating connected sustainable infrastructure to help people and the planet thrive., At Costain, we help to improve people's lives by creating connected, sustainable infrastructure that enables people and the planet to thrive.


We work together to shape, create, and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the UK's infrastructure ecosystem across energy, water, transportation and defence markets. Through our collaboration with customers, partners, communities, and wider industry we will deliver an infrastructure fit for a better future.

This position has a competitive salary dependent on skills and experience, in addition to a fantastic benefits package including pension contribution matched up to 10% (that's like free money!), a day off for your birthday and a dedicated professional development budget.