Senior Quantity Surveyor

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About the Role

At EKFB, we’re shaping Infrastructure for a better tomorrow for everyone. Do you want to be part of the UK’s biggest Infrastructure project? EKFB is the place for you!

You don’t have to be an engineer to work in engineering, so come on board and let’s do something exceptional together.

We’re looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team in our ’Twyford to Greatworth’ (T2G) section. You’ll report into our Commercial Manager for the section and will be responsible for tender pricing; risk assessments and contract drafting / negotiations.

In this fast paced role you can expect to work both within a supporting nature as well as independently leading on your own projects. You can expect to deal with Cost and Value reconciliations, Bottom Up and End Life Cost Reporting, Cash Management and much more.

You will need to build strong working relationships with the client, and key colleagues both internally and externally. A key art of this role will be contract administration which includes data reporting and record keeping.

You will be responsible for subcontract account management and payment, dispute management and you must contribute to project performance discussions, providing commercial input to project strategy.

About the Candidate

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the NEC3 Conditions of Contract including experience in Options A, B, and C
• Working experience of self-delivery works
• Experience of working within a Civils contractors environment
• Have an understanding of direct and indirect cost and time impacts
• Enthusiastic in their approach and can communicate with site teams
• Experience in subcontractor management.
• Able to maintain accurate records to assist in claims

Desirable

• Hold a relevant Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent
• Experience in working on one or more of the following disciplines: Earthworks, Groundworks, Drainage
• Procurement of subcontractors
• Dedication, enthusiasm, and hard work ethic in performing all duties
• Time management and able to work to regular and ad-hoc deadlines.
• The ability to plan and approach work methodically
• Record keeping and administration skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic, reliable, tolerant, and determined
• Proficient in Microsoft packages in particular Excel.
• Able to work semi-autonomously.

About Us

EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects.

EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. Our scope of the works includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 overbridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation. EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work.

If you would like to be part of our collaborative, enthusiastic and forward-thinking culture, then please apply today.

In return, we’re offering a competitive salary & benefits.

EKFB brings together international, market leading technical expertise. We have an industry leading track record of delivering major infrastructure projects, including Crossrail, the Millau Viaduct, Mersey gateway and the Bretagne-Pays de la Loire High Speed Rail link.

We are committed to, and strongly believe in, inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; this is why we welcome applications from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they are able to be themselves. Please contact us if there is any additional support you might require making an application.

Please note your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project.

Pre-employment checks:

It’s worth remembering that we’ll undertake the relevant/standard employment checks if you’re successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

NB. BPSS security clearance will be required (to be undertaken as part of onboarding process)