Quantity Surveyor

We have a new opportunity for a QUANTITY SURVEYOR with our Client in the Nuclear Industry. The base location is Westlakes Science Park, nr Whitehaven, Cumbria.
This can be worked on a hybrid basis, three days in the office and two days from home.
IR35 assessments will be done on an individual basis for Candidates wishing to work via a Limited Company.
SC Security Clearance is required for this role. Candidates must be eligible for this, if clearance is not already held. UK Citizenship and not worked out of the UK for the past 5 years.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The successful Candidate will be responsible for providing accurate and value generating input to projects.
The role ensures that all commercial aspects are carried out in accordance with the contract, company policies and procedures, and to the satisfaction of the customer and/or contract leader.
This role may work independently or under the direction of a more senior Quantity Surveyor.
The QS will be able to demonstrate the ability to function as a member of an integrated team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Inputting to 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 and preparation of payment certificates
Assisting with Risk and Value Management to optimise solutions
Monitor and regularly review 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 / close out supply chain contracts
Ensure all notifications/documents are managed in accordance with the contract, and customer / company policy
Ongoing liaison with site team, subcontractors and Customers representatives.
Undertake record-keeping including but not limited to collating site records, preparation of meeting packs, meeting invites and taking meeting minutes
Provide contractual advice to the project / site team as and when appropriate
Maintaining awareness of the different construction contracts in current use
Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations Experience of drafting contractual correspondence on behalf of the Project Manager and preparation of payment certificates and interim financial reports
Experience of contributing to procurement and contract strategies
Must possess good negotiating and team-working skills along with the ability to motivate and lead
Strong analytical skills
Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge
Confidence and ability to assert influence
Ensure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of Contract Leader / Project Manager
NEC knowledge desirable but not essential, as is previous nuclear industry experience