Here within the @one Alliance we are a totally collaborative organisation made up of our seven partner companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO) and our extended supply chain, delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.
We are heading into our latest Asset Management Period, known as AMP 7 and this will see us deliver a £1.4bn programme of work over the next five years. Are you ready to join us as we gear up to deliver the most exciting and innovative AMP we have ever seen?
As we move into an exciting and challenging period for the Water industry, it is essential our commercial and cost management processes and practices remain industry- leading to ensure we not only deliver, but outperform against our objectives and customer expectations.
To join the Commercial team on this journey of commercial excellence, we are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join the team!
As our new Quantity Surveyor, you’ll act as the commercial conscious to the integrated delivery team, providing commercial support to both the delivery management and on-site delivery teams. Ensuring that that operations are carried out to control costs, maximise value, minimise future liabilities and maintain the required standard of quality and safety, you’ll also oversee the full compliance with the Alliance and Anglian Water governance procedures on a consistent basis.
Key Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of commercial and cost management of a project or group of projects as designated by the Project Commercial Manager
Ensure robust cost management processes are undertaken at all times with accurate and timely reports, data and analysis on hand to assist in commercial decisions
Ensure that all project team members (including site staff) understand the contractual arrangements, in order to satisfy Client & Partner organisation requirements
Work in collaboration with the Delivery Team to identify, implement and monitor efficiency plans throughout the lifecycle of a project or programme of projects
Ensuring that proper records (including final accounts) are kept & maintained so financial information for audits and cost assurance is readily available
What We Are Looking For
Degree level (or equivalent) in an engineering/ management/ cost discipline.
Extensive experience in managing costs
Good Customer Service Skills
Good leadership skills
In depth knowledge of construction and safety
Excellent communication skills
Team Player
Able and comfortable to challenge professionally
To be considered for this position, you’ll have extensive experience in managing costs. Whilst a Degree level (or equivalent) in an engineering/ management/ cost discipline would be beneficial, the passion and desire to pursue a career in Commercial Management is more important.
Showcasing your first-class customer service and leadership skills, you’ll have an in depth knowledge of construction and safety and be comfortable challenging processes, practices and norms to improve the overall commercial offering to the business.
If you have a passion to pursue a career in Commercial management and make a real impact in an industry- leading alliance, please apply today!
A career with us means you’ll have the freedom to develop your skills and leave your mark on the communities in which we work. Our competitive benefits package will help to enhance your life outside work, too.
We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender, age, religion, sexuality and any other protected. characteristic – we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and winning teams. We call it Naturally Skanska.
Our utilities team covers everything from design and development to installation and repair, for water, gas and power networks across the UK. We have over 40 years’ of experience in helping to ensure a safe, secure and sustainable supply of energy and water to millions of households and businesses.
Please note this is an advert for our Job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at anytime at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us: recruitment@skanska.co.uk
Skanska UK reserve the right to close this advert at any time before the closing date advertised.
