Job Description
Costain is working with Thames Water on a variety of water and wastewater projects and offers an opportunity to join our growing AMP8 delivery team, working predominantly across the Thames Valley and Thames South regions. Projects range from smaller capital maintenance to large civil new‑build schemes.
The role of Quantity Surveyor includes providing accurate, value‑generating commercial input to projects, ensuring all commercial aspects comply with contract, company policies and procedures, and satisfying the customer and/or contract leader. The role may operate independently or under the direction of a senior Quantity Surveyor and will function as a member of an integrated team. An experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor will also be considered.
Location: Didcot / Abingdon, Oxfordshire.
Responsibilities
- Inputting the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence.
- Preparation or assessment of applications, valuations, cost/value reconciliation.
- Cost control and forecasting. Prepare and provide input to monthly reports: value, cost, profit/loss, cash flow and budget.
- Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates.
- Assisting with Risk and Value Management to optimise solutions. Monitor and review regularly with the project team, identifying, analysing, and developing responses to commercial risks.
- Contract management, including all relevant contractual forms, methods of budgetary control and relevant software applications.
- Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer and finalise or close out supply chain contracts.
- Ensure all notifications/documentation are managed in accordance with the contract and customer/company policy.
- Ongoing liaison with site team, subcontractors and customer representatives.
- Ensure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of the Contract Leader / Project Manager.
Qualifications
- Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen.
- Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working.
- Experience setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution.
- Experience of technical minute‑taking at contractual meetings, collating information and preparing reports.
- Experience drafting contractual correspondence on behalf of the Project Manager and preparing payment certificates and interim financial reports.
- Negotiating and teamwork skills, and ability to motivate and lead.
- Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge.
Essential Qualifications
Holds an RICS/CICES accredited degree or is enrolled in an accredited part‑time postgraduate degree with at least three years of relevant experience.
Desirable Qualifications
Full Membership of the RICS or CICES desirable, or enrolled in an approved training scheme for membership.
Equal Opportunity
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant who discloses they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.
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