Senior Quantity Surveyor

Are you ready to work in an inclusive, award winning, progressive and dynamic environment?

Are you a qualified and experienced SQS or Commercial Manager?

Do you have an In-depth knowledge of NEC contracts and QS delivery on site?

Do you have experience in Highways construction?

What are you waiting for? Apply today!
 

Enable Infrastructure are an Award-Winning SME contractor Specialising in the infrastructure construction sector. We are a vibrant, forward looking mid-sized business operating in several infrastructure construction market sectors such as Highways rail, power, energy connections, renewables, utilities and water. We are a business with strong values and a vision to provide clients with a tailored approach to delivering social value through successful infrastructure projects.  

Given our growth in the Energy connections sector, we are looking to recruit a SQS level candidate to join both our commercial delivery on site working on the M40 around Junction 10 (Banbury). 

We require someone who can provide a positive commercial administration of our portfolio of projects which is essential to ensure the effective delivery of successful results and management of key risks and opportunities. 

The role requires involvement during the preconstruction phase of our projects, undertaking the commercial functions including estimation, procurement and bid strategizing in accordance with the company’s tender processes, through tender governance and settlement until handover to the delivery team of the successful tender. 

The role will also involve working as part of the delivery team ensuring timely and proactive contract management and administration, accurate turnover, cost and cash forecasting, change management, periodic financial reporting and liaison with both internal and external project stakeholders, positively representing the company in all matters. 

Experience

• The candidate will have 5-10 years of previous exposure to and understanding of commercial, construction working practices and procedures.
• Highways construction projects experience is preferable
• Experience of working on site, whilst undertaking individual tasks to a high standard would be preferred.
• Experience with NEC 3 and 4 suites of contract is necessary, whilst knowledge of JCT, ICE, CECA and NR forms of contract would also be desired.
• Quantity Surveying experience in an Infrastructure construction environment.
• Hands on experience and knowledge of the operation of energy connection and power-based projects is required.
• Proven successful experience in a role which includes estimating and development of tender commercial strategies is desirable.
• Timely administration of sub-contractor and supplier accounts in line with contractual timescales.
• Accurate administration and reporting of all commercial costs, payment information and associated data though EVision. Raising of sub-contractor purchase orders upon request.
• Contract profit margin to be delivered at or above business targeted margin.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying is preferable but not essential. 
• A member of or working towards an appropriate professional qualification/membership is also expected (RICS/CICES/ CIOB).

Technical skills

• Good knowledge of Highways construction project methodologies, materials, and industry standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Understanding of Microsoft Office/365 suite is expected. Understanding of key railway, civil engineering/construction and commercial management contracts, terminologies and practices is preferable.

This is an exciting time to join the business during a time of transition into new markets including energy connections, power, battery storage, drainage and water sector led schemes in addition to our current rail offering. Get in touch to learn more out the business and how we can enhance your career.