Engineering Quantity Surveyor Blackburn (Head office)

As a result of successful company growth, we are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team.

About the role

Our commercial team interacts with all departments to ensure our projects are delivered on time and within budget. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor at Vital Energi, you will work closely with our project teams to manage key commercial activities.

Key responsibilities

1. Partner with site management to support sites commercially and develop proactive site teams, ensuring contractual obligations are identified and administered.
2. Vet contract documentation from clients to ensure compatibility with the company's tender processes and negotiations.
3. Produce a Commercial Risk Register for each contract, monitor risks, and assist in implementing mitigation measures.
4. Prepare and issue enquiries for major plant, equipment, and sub-contract packages; vet quotations, negotiate prices and terms, and issue purchase orders.
5. Prepare and submit payment applications and invoices, obtain payment certificates, and progress client payments according to contractual provisions.
6. Manage variations, loss & expense claims, and/or compensation events to facilitate prompt agreement of final accounts.
7. Maintain on-site record keeping and issue notices as per contractual requirements.
8. Prepare and submit monthly cost value reconciliations and cash/spend profiles; participate in contract review meetings.
9. Authorize and code suppliers' and sub-contractors' invoices for payment.
10. Measure, certify, and agree on sub-contractors' interim valuations and final accounts; issue contractual notices to sub-contractors.

What you will need

1. A degree in Quantity Surveying or Building Services Engineering.
2. Experience with NEC contracts.
3. Proven experience in a quantity surveying role with success in commercial management.
4. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to resolve disputes effectively.
5. Experience with financial and contract management software (desirable).

We offer a competitive salary (depending on experience), a contributory company pension scheme, non-contributory death-in-service insurance, 33 days holiday including bank holidays, flexible working hours, discounted gym memberships across the UK, and EV charging where possible.

If you're interested in this position, please email your CV to our HR department using the provided button below.

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Applications will be processed within 28 days. If you do not hear from us, your application was unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and do not discriminate based on sex, race, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. Only applicants legally entitled to work in the UK and residing in the UK are invited to apply.