Senior Quantity Surveyor

ABOUT JSM

Founded in 1998, JSM Group is a utilities services provider, specialising in the delivery of integrated power and communications solutions. JSM is a high-margin and high-growth organisation, led by its founders for more than 25 years, and now accelerating its expansion with the support of significant private equity investment.

In order to ensure that we continue to attract and retain people who embody our values, we provide a fast-paced and challenging work environment in which our employees can thrive. We are committed to providing our people with ever-expanding opportunities for personal growth, to work on prestigious projects, to partner with influential clients, and to gain experience across a diverse range of utility services-based activities.

SCOPE OF ROLE

An exciting position has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor within JSM’s Gas Division. We are in need of an experienced Senior QS in the Construction Industry (Utility experience would be preferable but not essential). You will establish, and implement, pre & post-contract reporting systems and procedures across a wide range of civil engineering and utility contracts. Reporting to the Chief Quantity Surveyor & responsible for the evaluation, negotiation, management, and mitigation of commercial and contractual risks for the contracts.

HOW YOU`LL SUCCEED

You will be Responsible for the day-to-day running of the commercial and contract administration of specifically assigned power projects and/or Framework contracts. These projects range from relatively small contracts to some very high-value projects. The responsibilities start from the onset of any project which includes but is not limited to the following:

• Management of Subcontractors, including negotiation of rates, reconciliation of tender / Subcontractor rates, agreeing variations and assessing applications.
• Tender Submissions which include preparing, negotiating, and analysing costs for tenders, reviewing terms and conditions, clarifying tenders preparing subcontract tender packages if required, evaluating subcontract responses
• Contract administration through the preparation of monthly valuations, variations control, arranging for payment, contract administration and preparation and assessment of claims if required.
• Cost reporting which will include preparing monthly reports analysing cost v value for our monthly CVRs.

WHAT IT TAKES

• Previous experience in civil engineering and utility contracts
• Customer awareness - capable of maximising contract benefits for mutual and long-term benefit
• A track record of exceeding business targets and KPIs.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems at an early stage.
• Able to lead, set up and manage site-based commercial and reporting systems.
• A ‘hands-on’ approach with proven ability to manage end-to-end programmes.
• Good attention to detail and highly organised.
• Experience in NEC option A and JCT forms of contract.
• Ability to bring together the operational and commercial staff to work as a unit.
• A competent negotiator with a skilled communicator.
• IT literate and experienced in working with MS Office and other applications and Cost
• Control Systems (e.g., Envision)
• Experience with the standard forms of contract within the industry, i.e., JCT, NEC, and Bespoke contracts.

OUR VISION

• To be an employer of choice
• To be the most trusted utility infrastructure services provider
• To safely deliver sustainably efficient utility networks

OUR VALUES

• Integrity, Respect, Continuous Improvement, Responsibility, Diversity and Inclusiveness, Unity

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Private Pension Scheme
• Health cash-plan
• Annual Bonus
• Car Allowance

Equal Opportunity Statement
JSM Group Services Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Our ethos is to respect and value people’s differences, and to help everyone achieve more at work as well as in their personal lives so that they feel proud of the part they play in our success. We believe that all decisions about people at work should be based on the individual’s abilities, skills, performance and behaviour and our business requirements. JSM Group operates a zero-tolerance policy to any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment.