Abatec are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our client a forward-thinking Civil Engineering contractor on a permanent basis. Our client has established themselves as key delivery contractor on site at Hinkley Point C in Somerset.  Our client offers the opportunity to work on one of the UK’s biggest and technically challenging Civil Engineering projects. Working hours are Monday to Friday (40 hours) on site.  Due to the nature of the scheme the successful candidate will be required to undergo security clearance. 

This multifaceted role offers ample room for personal development for the ideal candidate. We seek a talented professional who can elevate their career alongside our expanding project's success as we grow.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor you will: 

Manage change through CEMAR, ensuring adherence to contractual timescales.

Ensure timely production of Monthly Applications for Payment in accordance with the conditions of the contract.

Provide commercial advice to the site team and management on all contractual issues.

Oversee supply chain management by drafting and issuing NEC3 subcontracts, ensuring clear communication of contractual obligations and terms.

Prepare internal contract valuations, ensuring accurate assessments of project costs and progress.

Prepare monthly cost and value reports and present findings to senior management.

Foster effective communication with project managers, the managing QS and associated engineering disciplines.

Compile forecasts and attend forecast meetings, contributing to data-driven decision-making and proactive risk mitigation strategies.

Support Contracts Managers and operational teams by offering sound commercial advice on projects, leveraging industry expertise and best practices.

Mentor junior members of the commercial team, facilitating their professional growth and knowledge transfer, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

Manage projects to maximise opportunities and minimise risk

Our client requires a Senior Quantity Surveyor with: 

A relevant, degree level qualification

Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and office packages

The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ranging from £10k to £10m

Excellent commercial awareness

Be driven and self-motivated

Experience in producing internal and external reports

Nuclear, M&E or civils background – desirable

Experience working under TSC contracts – desirable

Relevant professional qualification (RICS/CICES) – desirable

Salary and benefits include: 

• Up to £70,000 per annum
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• Up to 20% combined pension contribution.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• Performance related bonus of around 5%.
• A healthcare package that supports you with your healthcare costs.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• Sustainable benefits including electric vehicle and cycle2work schemes.
• A range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Cashback and discounts from over 3,000 retailers.

If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Hayley Fisher on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed). 

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