Location: Site, Leiston, Suffolk
EDF Energy is leading the charge toward a low-carbon energy future in the UK, with Sizewell C (SZC) at the forefront. Set to begin construction at the end of 2023, SZC is a major new nuclear station that will play a key role in reducing carbon emissions and shaping the nation's energy policy.
The SZC Project Team is a diverse, collaborative group focused on engaging stakeholders, securing development consent, and preparing for construction. Central to this effort is the Quality function within the Project Delivery Organisation (PDO), ensuring compliance with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and regulatory Licence Conditions. This project will have a lasting impact on the UK's energy landscape and climate goals.
A Senior Quantity Surveyor is an experienced QS who has a track record in managing all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures. They seek to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality. Typically, they will be a Chartered Member of the RICS, ICES or CIOB. They will have experience of managing a small team of less experienced commercial staff as well as mentoring others on their journey to becoming professionally qualified.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Adhere to company governance, including SZC systems and processes
- Organize and verify data; maximize digital tools
- Prepare and analyze Activity & Resource Schedules, and tender documents
- Critically appraise, estimate, and negotiate with third parties
- Review complex contract programs and assist in delay/disruption preparation
- Monitor subcontract activities, measure progress, and report to senior staff
- Manage commercial aspects with customers and stakeholders
- Analyze rates, variations, and compensation events; prepare and negotiate claims
- Prepare internal reports and financial reconciliations
- Support personal and team development, recruitment, and retention
Qualifications & Experience:
- BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience
- Membership of RICS, ICES, or CIOB (or working toward)
- Commercial Management, Negotiation, Risk & Opportunity Management
- Legal & Contracting, Project Procurement Strategy
- Civil Engineering, Digital Engineering, HSE
- Client & Stakeholder Management, People Management
About us:
We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.
Certainty, reliability, quality - this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.
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