Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Location - Doxford Park (with travel to depots and offices including; Carlisle, Newcastle, Washington & Middlesbrough)

Salary - Attractive + Co Car / Car Allowance

Here at Northern Gas Network we really value our people, we believe the happy staff are productive staff. Our offices are spacious and have a community feel, our teams are always warm, friendly and welcoming. These are just some of the reasons that we feel our Quantity Surveyor role is such a fantastic opportunity.

Not only will you be working for a great company, but you'll be joining an experienced team of professionals, a team that work closely, collaboratively, enjoy a great environment and support one another. Joining a 15 strong team you will take ownership of your workload as we provide you with a level of autonomy and a great deal of variety in the projects you will undertake.

So if you're looking for a challenge, and the opportunity to work in a team that has a cradle to grave project approach within a great company with a great culture then look no further...

The Role

The Quantity Surveyor will carry out the day to day pre and post contractual & commercial management on a portfolio of contracts as part of a commercial team to the value of £65m pa. The overall role of the Quantity Surveyor is to support the Senior Quantity Surveyor and the Commercial Team in their role of maximising commercial value, reducing risk to the business and assist with the delivery of all specific business outputs and targets.

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the commercial management across construction contract activities within the Replacement Workstreams to ensure contract engagements are in line with Business & Contract Strategies and policies both pre and post contract award across the following work streams;

Replacement (Including replacement, diversions, fuel poverty, connections, reinforcements) - Total spend - £65m/annum

The main responsibilities of the Quantity Surveyor are;

• The preparation and issuing of tender documentation for the tendering process under the several delivery frameworks and design framework.
• The Preparation of Budgets & Forecasts and accurate financial reporting of performance, including monthly accruals for projects under their control.
• Employ the effective financial and commercial controls that are in place and that they comply with contract terms and NGN policy and procedures
• Promote the effective Commercial Value Management of work performed and valuations for payments
• Preparing and issuing interim and final account statements for completed contracts.
• Support the Risk Assessment and Management controls are appropriate and effectively applied to minimise commercial and financial risk to the business.
• Assist with Dispute Resolution of commercial issues.
• Agree/Assess valuation and validity of Variations and Compensation Events and payments in accordance with the contract terms ensuring
• Compliance with NGN governance and compliance policies and procedures.
• Offer commercial advise to Business Operation Leads to improve commercial viability of new projects
• Assist the Operational staff (including site managers) in understanding contract obligations and commercial impacts
• Support in ensuring contractual obligations are met

Skills and Experience

• Good commercial awareness and acumen
• Strong communication skills
• Good negotiating skills
• Good working knowledge of NEC3 contracts.
• Knowledge of the Utilities sector and commercial arrangements used to engage and develop supply chain partners and contractors.
• Experience of managing large, medium and small contractors, designers and consultants.
• Experience of a similar role and level
• Ability to operate with personal integrity and trust

Qualifications:

Essential

• Must be educated to Degree Level or relevant equivalent
• Working towards of RICS membership desirable
• Must have full UK Driving Licence

What we offer

• £Competitive
• Competitive car/cash allowance
• 40 hrs per week
• Up to 10% bonus (dependent upon achievement of set targets)
• 25 days annual leave plus recognised bank holidays (per annum)
• SSP for first 5 working days then Occupational sick pay
• Stakeholder 5/10 pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including access to some salary sacrifice options

Please note that any NGN colleague may apply for this vacancy. However, only internal applicants whose roles may be 'at risk' due to an ongoing restructure will be guaranteed an interview for this vacancy. It is important to note that from December 2018, we have changed our internal recruitment process. Changes are as follows:

-You must inform your current line manager of your application, prior to applying

-You may only apply to this vacancy, should you have been in your current role for a minimum of 12 months

-It is essential that internal applicants attach a covering letter that outlines their interest in the vacancy, as a minimum requirement.

-It is highly preferable that internal applicants also attach a CV to their application.

We look forward to receiving your application! Should you have any queries before you apply, please email jobopportunities@northerngas.co.uk marked FAO the Recruitment and Resourcing Manager.

Northern Gas Networks reserves the right to close a vacancy early dependent upon applicant numbers.

Best of Luck!