Costain are working with Thames Water on a variety of water and wastewater projects and have fantastic opportunities for individuals to join our growing AMP7 delivery team, working predominantly across the Thames Valley and Thames South regions. There is a mix of projects ranging from smaller capital maintenance to large civil new build schemes.
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Key Responsibilities
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.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
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
Qualifications
Essential
Holds an RICS / CICES accredited degree
Desirable
Senior Quantity Surveyors will hold or be nearing completion of Full Membership with RICS / CIECS