A Fantastic Engineering Opportunity To ‘Power The Transition To A Carbon Free Future’
Powersystems UK is an employee-owned high voltage electrical engineering company. We specialise in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections and renewable energy generation. Due to our continuing success, we have a pipeline of work into 2025 and beyond.
Are you looking to advance your career with full training provided? Do you want to join an established team in an exciting and progressive British business?
We Are Recruiting For A Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Salary: £70-85,000
- Job type: Full time and Permanent
Choosing a career in the renewables sector at Powersystems as a Senior Quantity Surveyor means that you are connecting our future energy system, powered by clean electricity. In return for your positive contribution, we will support you to obtain future qualifications and professional membership.
The purpose of this role is for managing all aspects of the cost and financial management of projects. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that projects are completed within budget and meet the required quality standards.
Duties and responsibilities of the role include, but not limited to:
- Build and maintain professional collaborative relationships with both internal and external parties.
- Provide commercial advice to the project team, and management on all contractual issues.
- Monitor project budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost control and cashflow throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage the procurement process, including sourcing and negotiating contracts with suppliers and subcontractors through to Final Account.
- Review and administer contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions, and support the resolution of any contractual disputes.
- Identify and assess potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring project success and minimising financial losses.
- Identify opportunities to minimise project costs and enhance value without compromising quality or functionality.
- Prepare and attend the monthly project review process and work closely with Project Managers and Engineers to produce accurate timely progress reports and ongoing forecasting for the life of the project.
- Manage and Mentor junior staff within the commercial team.
- Provide support to the Head of Commercial, Head of Projects and Directors.
- Contribute to the future success of Powersystems and clients
- Proactively look at ways to enhance the service offered by the business, and improve the efficiency of company processes
- Maintain a professional image at all times
- Embrace and demonstrate Powersystems 5 principles of: Priority No.1 – Health, Safety and Well-being, Professionalism, Pride, Partnership and Proactive
Here’s what you need to be successful in the role:
- At least 3-5 years’ experience within a QS or Senior QS role
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field is required.
- A professional qualification or working towards, such as RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or equivalent is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts, regulations, and industry standards.
- Proficiency in using relevant software such as Sage (or equivalent) and other tools for quantity surveying, cost estimation, and project management.
- Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering construction projects within budget and time constraints.
- Experience in cost estimation, budget management, contract administration, and procurement.
- Proficiency in financial management, including cost forecasting, budget analysis, and risk assessment.
- Ability to interpret and analyse complex data and financial reports.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and coordinate with other professionals involved in the project.
- Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders
Desirable criteria:
- Experience within an engineering or construction environment
- Experience within a Senior or Managerial role
Benefits:
- Contributory company pension scheme
- Private health insurance
- Life insurance
- Healthcare cashback plan
- Employee assistance programme
- 25 days annual holiday plus paid public holidays
- Benefit from company profit share as a partner in our business
- Great training and development opportunities
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site gym
- Free parking, onsite parking, and electrical vehicle charge points
Powersystems is an employee-owned business and has a keen interest in the well-being and success of all its employees. We will encourage and empower you to be imaginative, share your great ideas and be involved in the future success of our business.
Everyone is welcome at Powersystems. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
We offer a positive and rewarding working environment, relaxed in terms of some of our approaches, yet highly professional with excellent support mechanisms in place to develop your knowledge and career. If you believe that you have what it takes to power our future together then we wish to hear from you.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
Next steps:
We look forward to receiving your application and we will be in touch shortly.
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