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Senior Quantity Surveyor - Stockton-On-Tees


Company : Costain


Location : Stockton-On-Tees,


Created : 2025-05-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Stockton-On-TeesJob DescriptionWe're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our BP Net Zero project based in Teesside.The role of a Senior Quantity Surveyor is to manage all costs relating to projects within a variety of sectors and industries. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be involved with all aspects from the initial calculations to the final accounts and close outs, seeking to minimise the costs of a projects and enhance value for money whilst achieving the required standards and quality in accordance with contract and Client's and/or Contract Lead expectations. This role may work independently managing a small commercial team or under the direction of and report to a Commercial Manager or above. This is a full time hybrid role, with 3 days a week based on site in Lazenby#LI-AW1Responsibilities Lead and develop the efficient and effective management and issue of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence Ensure contractual and commercial risks and opportunities are identified to the Project Director/Manager Maintaining registers of variations, delay, extension times and claims, effective and consistent implementation of the Company's commercial policies and procedures. Assist with preparation of monthly progress valuations and claim for work completed. Liaise with Customer's commercial team Produce pre-Contract tender negotiations & reports where necessary Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and Contract Budget reports Review value management and advise on Risk management Prepare, review and complete of sub-contract documentation Plan change management and cost control Prepare & agree interim applications for payment Prepare & agree final accounts with sub-contractor Manage subcontracts from initial placement of order to final account Monitor and update Procurement Plan, Sub-contract procurement including analysing commercial comparisons Produce requisition and award letters Reconcile weekly plant, material, labour reconciliation against budget QualificationsRelevant Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Commercial Management or equivalentSenior Quantity Surveyors will hold or be nearing completion of chartership with RICS or similar professional accreditation bodyExperience in commercial role ideal within the Energy SectorFinancial and commercial acumen Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving Experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution. Experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information and prepare reports.Experience of drafting contractual correspondence on behalf of the Project Manager, preparation of payment certificates and interim financial reports and financial closeout reports.About UsCostain helps to improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.For more details please go to the Disability Confident website:https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign