Quantity Surveyor

Job title: Quantity Surveyor - Nuclear
Job Type: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Duration: Full-time
Pay rate: Competitive, plus discretionary bonus
Location: Manchester, Warrington or Cumbria
Hours of work: Monday to Friday (40-hour week)

Role information:
A growing nuclear business is building its UK presence, and we are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to protect value and improve cost certainty on some of the most significant nuclear programmes planned across the UK and Europe. You will support the commercial and cost management of projects, work packages and subcontract accounts. That covers contract administration, procurement, valuations, change control, forecasting and claims avoidance, including NEC and other forms of contract. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will work closely with project management, engineering, procurement, project controls, finance and legal teams, as well as clients, alliance partners and the supply chain.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
* Administer supply chain contracts and support the administration of client and partner contracts, including NEC and other standard forms
* Manage subcontract accounts through procurement, payment, change and final account processes
* Prepare tender information, evaluate returns, support negotiations and assist with award recommendations
* Prepare and assess interim valuations, applications for payment and payment notices
* Prepare cost reports, forecasts, accruals, liabilities, cash-flow inputs and cost-to-complete information
* Monitor package and subcontract performance against budgets and flag emerging variances
* Identify, notify, assess and track change, including early warnings, compensation events and variations
* Maintain claims records with appropriate substantiation, and support dispute avoidance and resolution
* Identify and record commercial risks and opportunities, and support value-improvement initiatives
* Keep valuations, payments and subcontract records transparent, consistent and auditable
* Apply commercial governance, delegated authority and approval requirements
* Prepare clear commercial updates for project stakeholders, supporting tender reviews, approvals and governance forums

Qualifications/Experience
* 3-6 years' experience in quantity surveying, commercial management or contract administration within construction, infrastructure, energy, nuclear, defence or other regulated sectors
* Experience of commercial management of projects, work packages or subcontract accounts, ideally in EPC, EPCM, framework or alliance environments
* Working knowledge of NEC contracts and other standard forms
* Experience with valuations, payment notices, cost reporting, forecasting and final account preparation
* Experience supporting change control, early warnings, compensation events, variations and claims
* A degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Law, Engineering, Finance or a related discipline
* A professional qualification, or working towards one, relevant to quantity surveying, commercial or contract management
* Strong spreadsheet modelling and commercial reporting skills
* Confidence challenging commercial assumptions and contractual positions
* Ability to obtain and maintain UK security clearance

Desirable:
* Experience in the UK civil or defence nuclear sector, such as Sellafield, Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, AWE or SMR programmes
* Experience of NEC3 or NEC4 Option C, E or target-cost contracts
* Familiarity with ONR regulatory requirements and UK nuclear licence conditions
* Chartered or recognised status (e.g. MRICS, MCInstCES, MCIOB, FCIArb, APM)

Please note: All candidates MUST be eligible to work in the UK and obtain security clearance.

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Company information:
This position is being advertised by Rullion Ltd.

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients, from large well-known brands to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.
Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.
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