Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor (DOE)

Location: Risley or Milton

Salary: £35,000 - £50,000

Purpose of the job

We are seeking an ambitious Quantity Surveying professional to join our team based either out of our Risley or Milton offices.  The role will be responsible for supporting the commercial and contract management of our projects, from inception to final account.  You will work closely with project teams and support functions, and build good relationships with our clients and supply chain.  Your enthusiastic and professional approach will be key to successful project commercial outcomes.

Why Nuvia

Nuvia - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

Reports to

Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager

Key Accountabilities

Provide commercial support for the following aspects for projects that operate on a lump sum, remeasurable, target cost, or reimbursable basis:

Project cash flow and budget
Contractual terms & conditions (both client and supply chain)
Interim applications in accordance with contract procedures
Change management, in accordance with contract procedures
Negotiation of contract amendments, including review of terms & conditions
Subcontract account management, including review of interim applications, preparation of payment certificates, management and assessment of potential changes, and final accounting upon completion
Preparation of internal cost / commercial reports, including accurate margin forecasting
Compliance with all relevant Health & Safety regulations
 

Qualifications and Experience

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or in related subject (candidates with appropriate experience may be considered)
2+ years of experience in quantity surveying in the engineering or construction industry
Working knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts (particularly Options C & E)
Demonstrable experience of carrying out Quantity Surveying duties on engineering and/or construction projects
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to build good relationships with project teams, clients, and the supply chain
Ability to work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines
PC literate in the Microsoft Office suite

Desirable

Experience of using the CEMAR Contract Management System
Current SC Clearance, or ability to achieve SC Clearance through NUVIA
Full UK driving licence
Flexibility to travel to other UK offices and sites on occasion as necessary
 

The Job Description is a broad statement of the purpose, scope, and responsibilities essential to performing within the role to a required standard.  The role and responsibilities defined within will change with technology, working practices and redefining of roles, and the process will be reviewed as changes demand.  The format does not require every single task to be recorded, instead the Job Description is written in a ‘generic’ style that permits flexibility but defines the boundaries of responsibility and accountability.

Nuvia UK is committed towards equality in employment.