Project QS and Cost Engineer

My client is a Refinery which is located on the east coast of England in North Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. The Humber facility include crude distilling, naphtha reforming, fluid catalytic cracking, hydrodesulfurization, thermal cracking and delayed coking units. The refinery has two coking units with associated calcining plants. This is the only coking refinery in the United Kingdom, and a producer of high-quality specialty graphite and anode-grade petroleum cokes. The refinery also produces a high percentage of transportation fuels. The majority of the light oils produced by the refinery are distributed to customers in the United Kingdom by pipeline, railcar and truck, while the other refined petroleum products are exported throughout the world.They are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Project Quantity Surveyor and Cost Engineer to join their team on a temporary basis initially covering 24 months but this could continue after. The vacancy resides within their Project Group and will report through their Project ManagerTHE ROLE:Liaison with construction and procurement groups in the preparation, award and management of construction / fabrication contracts.Develop and amend "Schedule of Rates" basis to apply to discipline construction contracts.Develop and implement processes to measure, value and certify construction works performed.Coordinates with 3rd Party Contractors to resolve cost management issues.Support project and construction disciplines to negotiate and resolve contract claims and variations.Provides advice and guidance on optimal compensation / measurement methods.Input to cost monitoring and forecasting of construction projects.Manage site instructions and variation orders.Through effective contract control has impact on a significant element of the refinery capital budget.Experience in Civils and Piping QS measure required.Standard working hours are 08:00 - 16:30. However, they also have 2 different working patterns as part of the flexible working policy at the business which is available to Agency workers. THE CANDIDATE:Quantity Survey (QS) trained and certificated.Contract knowledge and expertise.Strong negotiation / influencing skills.Computer literacy (Excel, SAP).Analytical skills.Ability to rationalise options.Strong communication skills both written and oral.Focus in continuous improvement.Knowledge of Procurement / Accounting policy.High ethical standards.Advantageous but not critical to have knowledge of the ecosys system.THE CONSULTANCY:Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.