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London Gatwick offers an exciting opportunity for a Programme Construction Manager to join our dynamic team at the world's most efficient single-runway airport. Be part of shaping our future by supporting the delivery of a substantial investment plan to develop and enhance our airport infrastructure and facilities.

The Programme Construction Manager will play a pivotal role in London Gatwick's future, assisting the Programme Manager in overseeing construction activities on multiple major projects within a defined programme of works—all within a live operational environment with values over £50m

What are we looking for

• Lead Construction Management: Oversee construction management across all projects within the assigned Programme.
• Team Development: Lead the development of the assigned Construction Management team, setting standards, managing, motivating, coaching, and mentoring staff. Recognise talent and assist in the development of high-potential individuals.
• Safety Engagement: Coordinate and deliver regular safety engagement activities (including safety tours, safety surveillance inspections, and safety performance reporting) to foster a culture of world-class health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Contractor Review and Compliance: Support reviews of contractor Construction, Design & Management (CDM) and Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) submittals, and monitor compliance against accepted plans.
• Quality and Commissioning: Review contractor Quality and Commissioning submittals, ensuring compliance with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and Daily Reports.
• Work Inspections: Inspect work to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, GAL standards, and statutory regulations. Collaborate with the Design Management Team to produce engineering solutions for site-based queries.
• Contractor Onboarding: Support contractor onboarding, including security introductions, logistics planning, and interface management. Facilitate contractor mobilisation and work scope while balancing operational disruption and project cost.

• Education: Degree or equivalent qualification in construction management or an engineering-related discipline. Chartered Membership of a recognised Engineering Institution is highly desirable.
• Experience: At least ten years of experience as a Construction Manager/Senior Field Engineer or equivalent on complex multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects or multi-year engineering programmes, typically valued over £50m. 
• Project Management: Experience managing multiple, concurrent projects with interfacing tasks is highly desirable.
• Construction Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of construction execution, techniques, methodology, and constructability issues related to complex infrastructure or asset improvement projects.
• Quality Management: Experience in quality management for multi-discipline infrastructure or asset improvement projects.
• Health and Safety: Excellent understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental issues in the construction industry, with experience addressing these issues highly desirable.
• Project Close-Out: Knowledge of controlling and managing project close-out and handover processes, including understanding Building Control requirements.

• Operational Environment: Experience managing construction projects in a live operational environment, including coordinating with multiple stakeholders and negotiating access and possession windows, is highly desirable.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrated success in construction problem-solving and troubleshooting.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
• Contract Knowledge: Familiarity with the NEC suite of contracts is highly desirable. Experience in preparing Project Manager Instructions and responding to Contractor Claims is also highly desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Benefits

Our employees tell us that working here is something special and no day is like another; Where our teams do something every day other airports only dream of. Along with a competitive salary our employees enjoy a range of personal, health and financial benefits, including:

• 5% Welcome Bonus
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• High street shops and restaurant discounts
• Healthcare scheme
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional training to develop
• Discounted rail travel
• Volunteer days

What it's like to work at London Gatwick?

At London Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset. We want our people to thrive and have the best experience while working with us. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included.

We are an organisation that places diversity, equity and inclusion at its heart. Our aim; to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise we all play an important role in our success.

To find out more about what it's like to work at London Gatwick, visit our dedicated construction careers site Construction Careers | London Gatwick Airport

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Click apply to start your career with London Gatwick 

London Gatwick offers an exciting opportunity for a Programme Construction Manager to join our dynamic team at the world's most efficient single-runway airport. Be part of shaping our future by supporting the delivery of a substantial investment plan to develop and enhance our airport infrastructure and facilities.

The Programme Construction Manager will play a pivotal role in London Gatwick's future, assisting the Programme Manager in overseeing construction activities on multiple major projects within a defined programme of works—all within a live operational environment with values over £50m

What are we looking for

• Lead Construction Management: Oversee construction management across all projects within the assigned Programme.
• Team Development: Lead the development of the assigned Construction Management team, setting standards, managing, motivating, coaching, and mentoring staff. Recognise talent and assist in the development of high-potential individuals.
• Safety Engagement: Coordinate and deliver regular safety engagement activities (including safety tours, safety surveillance inspections, and safety performance reporting) to foster a culture of world-class health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Contractor Review and Compliance: Support reviews of contractor Construction, Design & Management (CDM) and Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) submittals, and monitor compliance against accepted plans.
• Quality and Commissioning: Review contractor Quality and Commissioning submittals, ensuring compliance with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and Daily Reports.
• Work Inspections: Inspect work to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, GAL standards, and statutory regulations. Collaborate with the Design Management Team to produce engineering solutions for site-based queries.
• Contractor Onboarding: Support contractor onboarding, including security introductions, logistics planning, and interface management. Facilitate contractor mobilisation and work scope while balancing operational disruption and project cost.

• Education: Degree or equivalent qualification in construction management or an engineering-related discipline. Chartered Membership of a recognised Engineering Institution is highly desirable.
• Experience: At least ten years of experience as a Construction Manager/Senior Field Engineer or equivalent on complex multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects or multi-year engineering programmes, typically valued over £50m. 
• Project Management: Experience managing multiple, concurrent projects with interfacing tasks is highly desirable.
• Construction Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of construction execution, techniques, methodology, and constructability issues related to complex infrastructure or asset improvement projects.
• Quality Management: Experience in quality management for multi-discipline infrastructure or asset improvement projects.
• Health and Safety: Excellent understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental issues in the construction industry, with experience addressing these issues highly desirable.
• Project Close-Out: Knowledge of controlling and managing project close-out and handover processes, including understanding Building Control requirements.

• Operational Environment: Experience managing construction projects in a live operational environment, including coordinating with multiple stakeholders and negotiating access and possession windows, is highly desirable.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrated success in construction problem-solving and troubleshooting.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
• Contract Knowledge: Familiarity with the NEC suite of contracts is highly desirable. Experience in preparing Project Manager Instructions and responding to Contractor Claims is also highly desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Benefits

Our employees tell us that working here is something special and no day is like another; Where our teams do something every day other airports only dream of. Along with a competitive salary our employees enjoy a range of personal, health and financial benefits, including:

• 5% Welcome Bonus
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• High street shops and restaurant discounts
• Healthcare scheme
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional training to develop
• Discounted rail travel
• Volunteer days

What it's like to work at London Gatwick?

At London Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset. We want our people to thrive and have the best experience while working with us. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included.

We are an organisation that places diversity, equity and inclusion at its heart. Our aim; to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise we all play an important role in our success.

To find out more about what it's like to work at London Gatwick, visit our dedicated construction careers site Construction Careers | London Gatwick Airport

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Click apply to start your career with London Gatwick 

London Gatwick offers an exciting opportunity for a Programme Construction Manager to join our dynamic team at the world's most efficient single-runway airport. Be part of shaping our future by supporting the delivery of a substantial investment plan to develop and enhance our airport infrastructure and facilities.

The Programme Construction Manager will play a pivotal role in London Gatwick's future, assisting the Programme Manager in overseeing construction activities on multiple major projects within a defined programme of works—all within a live operational environment with values over £50m

What are we looking for

• Lead Construction Management: Oversee construction management across all projects within the assigned Programme.
• Team Development: Lead the development of the assigned Construction Management team, setting standards, managing, motivating, coaching, and mentoring staff. Recognise talent and assist in the development of high-potential individuals.
• Safety Engagement: Coordinate and deliver regular safety engagement activities (including safety tours, safety surveillance inspections, and safety performance reporting) to foster a culture of world-class health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Contractor Review and Compliance: Support reviews of contractor Construction, Design & Management (CDM) and Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) submittals, and monitor compliance against accepted plans.
• Quality and Commissioning: Review contractor Quality and Commissioning submittals, ensuring compliance with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and Daily Reports.
• Work Inspections: Inspect work to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, GAL standards, and statutory regulations. Collaborate with the Design Management Team to produce engineering solutions for site-based queries.
• Contractor Onboarding: Support contractor onboarding, including security introductions, logistics planning, and interface management. Facilitate contractor mobilisation and work scope while balancing operational disruption and project cost.

• Education: Degree or equivalent qualification in construction management or an engineering-related discipline. Chartered Membership of a recognised Engineering Institution is highly desirable.
• Experience: At least ten years of experience as a Construction Manager/Senior Field Engineer or equivalent on complex multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects or multi-year engineering programmes, typically valued over £50m. 
• Project Management: Experience managing multiple, concurrent projects with interfacing tasks is highly desirable.
• Construction Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of construction execution, techniques, methodology, and constructability issues related to complex infrastructure or asset improvement projects.
• Quality Management: Experience in quality management for multi-discipline infrastructure or asset improvement projects.
• Health and Safety: Excellent understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental issues in the construction industry, with experience addressing these issues highly desirable.
• Project Close-Out: Knowledge of controlling and managing project close-out and handover processes, including understanding Building Control requirements.

• Operational Environment: Experience managing construction projects in a live operational environment, including coordinating with multiple stakeholders and negotiating access and possession windows, is highly desirable.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrated success in construction problem-solving and troubleshooting.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
• Contract Knowledge: Familiarity with the NEC suite of contracts is highly desirable. Experience in preparing Project Manager Instructions and responding to Contractor Claims is also highly desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Benefits

Our employees tell us that working here is something special and no day is like another; Where our teams do something every day other airports only dream of. Along with a competitive salary our employees enjoy a range of personal, health and financial benefits, including:

• 5% Welcome Bonus
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• High street shops and restaurant discounts
• Healthcare scheme
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional training to develop
• Discounted rail travel
• Volunteer days

What it's like to work at London Gatwick?

At London Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset. We want our people to thrive and have the best experience while working with us. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included.

We are an organisation that places diversity, equity and inclusion at its heart. Our aim; to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise we all play an important role in our success.

To find out more about what it's like to work at London Gatwick, visit our dedicated construction careers site Construction Careers | London Gatwick Airport

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Click apply to start your career with London Gatwick 

We have a new opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry South East, at our office in Caterham, Surrey. As our Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing all costs relating to our projects. Your focus is to minimise the costs of a project and enhance margin and value for money, whilst still achieving the required standards and quality. This will also include procurement, subcontract management inclusive of administration of the contract, monthly payments, and final account settlement.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave 
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• HNC in Surveying or Construction or equivalent
• Experience of working within the Construction industry for a residential housing developer
• Excellent IT, analytical and communication skills
• Strong mathematical ability
• Ability to assess and analyse information
• Good business sense
• Good understanding of budget management
• Negotiating and networking skills
• COINs user experience
• Enthusiasm
• Flexibility
• Able to work within a busy team and under pressure
• Good team working skills
• Accurate with an eye for detail
• A methodical approach
• Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it

Desirable…

• HND or higher qualification
• Professional membership of MCIOB or RICS preferable or working towards such qualification
• National House builder experience
• Different methods of construction i.e. Timber Frame

• Working closely with other departments, including Land, Development and Construction, you will attend design meetings to advise on all areas that may have a cost implication.
• Attend development meetings when appropriate, contract pre-start and subcontract package review meetings.
• Upon receipt of Contract Documentation, you will be responsible for checking all contract drawings to identify errors, omissions, anomalies and areas where unnecessary cost may arise.
• Receive initial tender information and assist in the preparation of the proposed tender lists and updating of subsequent procurement programmes.
• Distribute design information packages and tender drawings, whilst preparing all tender documentation and letters including carrying out preliminary checks on subcontractors.
• Preparing construction cost analysis, which includes analysis of quotations resulting from the tender enquiry, requesting additional and outstanding information as required.
• Assess site staffing levels and build programmes with the Construction Director to ascertain preliminary costs, including collating all cost information and preparing the start on site budget.
• Arrange and adjudicate budget settlement meetings, with the support of the wider Commercial team.
• Prepare stage payment schedules to assist in the financing of the works.
• Carry out pre-order meetings including all necessary Health & Safety requirements, finalising a tender sum and agreeing a stage payment schedule for payment purposes before preparing all contract documentation and placing the order.
• Place subcontractor orders, including interviews and checking references on selected subcontractors. You will then negotiate the contract sum within the budget, including finalising costs to cover all late variations.
• Issue variation orders and development changes alongside providing cost advice on major variations prior to issue. You will issue revised contract drawings to subcontractors; negotiating the cost of variations including liaising between Buyers and Build Managers. You will provide a full range of pricing information for purchaser’s extras.
• Check all costs posted to each contract, collate and reconcile all costs resulting from subcontract works, variation orders, site instructions, material order and preliminary / running costs. This will include providing monthly analysis of costs and identify possible areas of over expenditure at future dates.
• Check and arrange subcontractor payments, obtaining necessary authorisation for passing payments for all elements of subcontractor works. You will agree final accounts with subcontractors, ensuring all works have been carried out within budget and analysing costs to assist on future estimates.
• Take responsibility for the preparation of documents for the basis of external valuation with the client’s agent (CSA, Stage payment schedule, Tick offs).
• Keep the RAMS schedule updated and issued to all relevant parties.
• Liaise with the Customer Service department on post-completion defects, providing cost advice where necessary.
• Attend site meetings, project team meetings, subcontractor meetings and surveying meetings as required.
• Any other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager to support the wider teams.

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. 

Join us in making Vistry.  

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• Providing support to Commercial Manager/Senior Commercial Manager
• Leading and developing the efficient and effective management and issue of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence
• Ensuring contractual and commercial risks and opportunities are identified to the Project Director/Manager
• Preparing monthly progress valuations and claims for work completed within deadlines
• Producing monthly cost reports, forecasts, and Contract Budget reports
• Liaising with the Customer's commercial team
• Ensuring effective and consistent implementation of the Company's commercial policies and procedures
• Ensuring registers of variations, delay, extension of time applications and claims are contemporaneous and maintained
• Producing records of pre-Contract tender negotiations & reports where necessary
• Review value management and advise on Risk management
• Prepare, review and complete of sub-contract documentation
• Plan change management and cost control
• Prepare & agree interim applications for payment
• Prepare & agree final accounts with sub-contractor
• Manage subcontracts from initial placement of order to final account
• Monitor and update Procurement Plan, Sub-contract procurement including analysing commercial comparisons
• Produce requisition and award letters
• Reconcile weekly plant, material, labour reconciliation against budget
• Monitor main contract- including assisting with and producing Change Reports, Value Change Report Forms Main Contract, Monitor allocation changes Report on matters relating to insurances relevant to the project
• Understanding the implications of health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Ensure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of Contract Leader / Project Manager

• Minimum 5 years post-graduate commercial experience in the construction industry with demonstrable track record of achievement
• Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen
• Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working
• A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving
• Extensive experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution.
• Extensive experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information, prepare reports, payment certificates and interim financial reports and closeout reports.
• Extensive experience of drafting effective contractual correspondence and the facilitation of collaborative solutions
• Experience of developing & implementing procurement and contract strategies
• Proven negotiating and team-working skills with the ability to motivate and lead a team
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge
• Experience in implementing and delivering strategic objectives and associated change programmes
• Confidence and ability to assert influence

• Holds an RICS / CICES accredited degree
• Full Membership of RICS or CICES

• Undertaking the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence.
• Ensuring contractual and commercial risks and opportunities are identified to the Contract Leader.
• Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates.
• Maintaining registers of variations, delay, extension times and claims.
• Compliant and consistent implementation of the Company's commercial policies and procedures.
• Assist with preparation of monthly progress valuations and claims for work completed.
• Interfacing with Customer's commercial and project teams.
• Produce pre-Contract tender negotiations & reports where necessary.
• Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and Contract Leader Reports.
• Review value management and advise on Risk management.
• Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer, and finalise / close out supply chain contracts.
• Plan and implement change management and cost control.
• Monitor and update supply chain procurement plan including benchmarking
• Ongoing liaison with site team, supply chain and Customers' representatives.
• Provide contractual advice to the project / site team as and when appropriate.
• Maintaining awareness of the different construction contracts in current use.
• Understanding the implications of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Ensure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of Contract Leader / Project Manager.

• Post-graduate commercial experience in the construction industry with demonstrable track record of achievement
• Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen.
• Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working.
• Extensive experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution.
• Extensive experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information, prepare reports, payment certificates and interim financial reports and closeout reports.
• Extensive experience of drafting effective contractual correspondence and the facilitation of collaborative solutions
• Proven negotiating and team-working skills with the ability to motivate and lead a team
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge
• Confidence and ability to assert influence

• A creative and innovative approach to problem solving.
• Experience of developing & implementing procurement and contract strategies

• Holds an RICS / CICES accredited degree

• Senior Quantity Surveyors will hold or be nearing completion of Full Membership with RICS / CIEC

• Undertaking the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence.
• Ensuring contractual and commercial risks and opportunities are identified to the Contract Leader
• Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates
• Maintaining registers of variations, delay, extension times and claims
• Compliant and consistent implementation of the Company's commercial policies and procedures
• Assist with preparation of monthly progress valuations and claims for work completed
• Produce pre-Contract tender negotiations & reports where necessary
• Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and Contract Leader Reports
• Review value management and advise on Risk management
• Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer, and finalise / close out supply chain contracts
• Plan and implement change management and cost control.
• Maintaining awareness of the different construction contracts in current use
• Ensure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of Contract Leader / Project Manager

• Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen.
• Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working.
• Extensive experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution.
• Extensive experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information, prepare reports, payment certificates
• and interim financial reports and closeout reports.
• Extensive experience of drafting effective contractual correspondence and the facilitation of collaborative solutions
• Proven negotiating and team-working skills with the ability to motivate and lead a team
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge
• Confidence and ability to assert influence

• Holds an RICS / CICES accredited degree

• Inputting to the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence.
• Preparation or assessment of applications, valuations, cost/value reconciliation.
• Cost control and forecasting. Prepare and provide input to monthly reports: value, cost, profit/loss, cash flow and budget.
• Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates.
• Assisting with Risk and Value Management to optimise solution. Monitor and regularly review with the project team.
• Identifying, analysing, and developing responses to commercial risks.
• Contract Management, including all relevant contractual forms, methods of budgetary control and relevant software applications.
• Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer, and finalise / close out supply chain contracts.
• Ensure all notifications / documents are managed in accordance with the contract, and customer/company policy.
• Ongoing liaison with site team, subcontractors, and Customer representatives.
• Undertake record-keeping including but not limited to collating site records, the preparation of meeting packs, meeting invites, and taking meeting minutes.
• Provide contractual advice to the project / site team as and when appropriate.
• Maintaining awareness of the different construction contracts in current use.
• Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.
• Ensure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of Contract Leader / Project Manager.
• Prepare enquiries, analyse tenders, negotiate and manage allocated accounts
• including orders, payments & final accounts and close outs in accordance with
• customer or company procedures.
• Play a key role in capturing, managing and communicating change and risk on the
• project in accordance with the Contract
• Assist in the preparation of the Project Control Reporting including project cost &
• value / EVA reports, budgets and forecasts.
• Report to Line Management when contractual notices and correspondence with
• both customer and sub-contractors are required in accordance with the Contract.
• Assisting with the reporting of the Project Budget / Cost Report
  
  Undertake record-keeping including but not limited to collating site records, the
• preparation of meeting packs, meeting invites and taking meeting minutes
• Carry out supply chain performance reviews on allocated packages
• Contribute to Value management / value engineering
• Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.
• Perform quantity surveying, cost controls and change management activities throughout the project life cycle.
• Attend and contribute to risk management process and review meetings

• Notable years post graduate experience in construction industry in a commercial role.
• Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working.
• Experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and
  
  distribution.
• Experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information and prepare reports.
• Experience of drafting contractual correspondence on behalf of the Project Manager and preparation of payment certificates and interim financial reports.
• Negotiating and team-working skills and the ability to motivate and lead.
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge.
• Confidence and ability to assert influence
• Will have understanding or experience of business systems, spreadsheet development, cost analysis, programme evaluation and development, compensation event and/or variations assessment and evaluation.
• Have experience or appreciation of company policies, procedures & controls, operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution, and assist in the drafting of contractual correspondence on behalf of the project and project manager

• A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving.
• Experience of contributing to procurement and contract strategies.

• Holds an RICS/CICES accredited degree or enrolled on an accredited part-time post graduate degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience

• Full Membership of the RICS or CICES desirable, or enrolled on the approved training scheme for membership
• NEC Contract Training and experience
• CSCS Card suitable for site visits

• Undertaking the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence both up and downstream.
• Ensuring contractual and commercial risks and opportunities are identified to the Contract Leader.
• Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates.
• Maintaining registers of variations, delay, extension times and claims.
• Compliant and consistent implementation of the Company's commercial policies and procedures.
• Assist with preparation of monthly progress valuations and claims for work completed.
• Interfacing with Customer's commercial and project teams.
• Produce pre-Contract tender negotiations & reports where necessary.
• Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and support Contract Leader Reports.
• Review value management and advise on Risk management.
• Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer, and finalise / close out supply chain contracts.
• Plan and implement change management and cost control both up and downstream.
• Monitor and update supply chain procurement plan including benchmarking.
• Ongoing liaison with site team, supply chain and Customers' representatives.
• Management and Administration of Subcontracts
• Provide contractual advice to the project / site team as and when appropriate.
• Maintaining awareness of the different construction contracts in current use.
• Understanding the implications of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Ensure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of Contract Leader / Project Manager.

• Holds an RICS / CICES accredited degree
• Well documented post-graduate commercial experience in the construction industry with demonstrable track record of achievement
• Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen.
• Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working.
• Extensive experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution.
• Extensive experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information, prepare reports, payment certificates and interim financial reports and closeout reports.
• Extensive experience of drafting effective contractual correspondence and the facilitation of collaborative solutions
• Proven negotiating and team-working skills with the ability to motivate and lead a team
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge
• Confidence and ability to assert influence

• Senior Quantity Surveyors will hold or be nearing completion of Full Membership with RICS / CIECS
• A creative and innovative approach to problem- solving.
• Experience of developing & implementing procurement and contract strategies.