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The Opportunity
Having been awarded several new contracts this leading Heat Network Consultancy is recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor. You be responsible for managing project costs and support the design and project delivery. Advise and support with cost planning, procurement, tender support and payment applications/final accounts. The role will require a mix of commercial, cost and strong stakeholder management. You must be proactive and comfortable working with minimal supervision.
The Position
You will be expected to provide mentorship to all project managers, engineers and the leadership team ensuring the upskilling and knowledge growth of these individuals. You will also be expected to support the wider team in developing commercial competence within the business as well as :
- Support in identifying, scoping, receiving management sign off and then project managing through:
- Business improvement tools such as new processes and documentation
- New ways of working e.g. more efficient utilisation of resources.
- Support business development activity and project management by:
- Assisting the Associate / Principal Engineer in producing quotes for projects, based on calculation of likely time cost against client requirements.
- Developing and maintaining client relationships and ensuring these grow overtime into successful long-term partnerships.
- Assisting the Head of Delivery in managing projects to ensure safe delivery within time and cost, ensuring clear, timely communication to both clients and the MD when likely overruns are identified.
The Person
- A Diploma in Commercial or Quantity Surveying (or equivalent).
- Working towards membership of the RICS / CIOB.
- Experience within the Energy, M&E and Civil Engineering industries.
- Ability to work in a team environment and on own initiative.
- Strong financial and commercial experience with the ability to analyse and interpret numerical data and information in a clear and logical format.
- Experience of tender assessment and negotiation.
- Demonstratable experience of working and advising clients during construction projects.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Ability to manage strong relationships with Stakeholders and Clients.
- A CSCS / SKILLcard.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft programmes and applications.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Desirable but not essential:
- APM Project Management Qualification
- CP1 Heat Networks Code of Practice Certificate
- Knowledge of District Heating network systems.
- Knowledge of Utility services
Benefits
- 25 days paid annual leave plus stats
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Matched Pension contributions at 5%
- Collaborative, supportive and friendly environment
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Enhanced Eye care scheme
- Spectrum Life Total Mental Health platform
Apex Resourcing Solutions is a recruitment agency acting on behalf of this company
