Quantity Surveyor

What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?
For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK’s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.
It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?
AWE have an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor (Commercial Manager) to join our growing team. To support a key programme responsible for re-kitting, refurbishment or new build of facility services, plant and equipment related to production, engineering and science facilities.
The purpose of the role is to assess all costs relating to Bills of Quantities, Schedules of Rates and Activity Schedules on complex projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures.
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be involved in the development of contract cost models, ensuring these comply with the project brief, timescales, budget estimates, all relevant contractual requirements, legislation, and regulations. You will also be involved in measuring, validating, recommending, and authorising monthly valuations / payments, capturing, and recording cost data.
Applicants with previous experience supporting project teams in developing project procurement strategies and tender documentation will be at an advantage.
Ideally you will also have experience of:

• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accredited degree course, or a non-RICS degree with a post graduate conversion course
  
• Pre-contract measurement and the production of cost plans and bills of quantities.
  
• Influencing supplier negotiations
  
• Working in a team
  
• Managing conflicting priorities
  

Package: from £34,000 to £48,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)
Location: Reading
As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
  
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
  
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
  
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
  
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
  
• Life Assurance
  
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
  
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
  
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site
  

“This job role is suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station) and working from home as a personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.
The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time.“
Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.
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