Location
Crewe, Cheshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Business Area: Commercial, Quantity Surveying & Project Management
Vacancy Base: Crewe
County: Cheshire
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 40
Taylor Woodrow is committed to delivering the infrastructure that will support the UK’s Net Zero environmental transition, improving the highways network, and enhancing rail infrastructure.
Whether we are delivering small scale improvements or a major project, our success is founded on the teams we build, the relationships we develop, and the engineering solutions that we provide. We have a strong regional presence across the UK, where local people bring local solutions across a range of infrastructure and civil engineering projects as part of long-term frameworks. This is complimented by our ability to deliver major infrastructure projects requiring complex engineering solutions.
Sustainability is at the heart of our approach and we are committed to respecting and protecting the environment in everything that we do. Taking the time to understand and make a positive difference to each community that we work within is an integral part of our work to ensure that our projects leave a lasting legacy.
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team in the Crewe area, initially on the Crewe Southern Gateway project with further projects across the Cheshire and West Midlands area.
Key Responsibilities:
- Cost Management: Monitor and control project costs throughout its lifecycle. Conduct regular cost reviews, cost estimates, and budget updates.
- Quantity Surveying: Prepare, review, and manage bills of quantities (BoQ) and other measurement documentation. Ensure accurate measurement and pricing of works.
- Contract Management: Oversee the contract administration process, ensuring compliance with either NEC 4 (New Engineering Contract) or NEC 3. Handle contractual matters, claims, and variations effectively.
- Tendering and Procurement: Lead the tendering and procurement process, including the preparation of tender documents, evaluation of bids, and contract award recommendations.
- Subcontractor Management: Collaborate with subcontractors, ensuring their performance aligns with project objectives.
- Manage payments and contract obligations.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. Monitor risk throughout the project's life cycle.
- Change Management: Process variations, change orders, and claims, keeping detailed records and ensuring compliance with the chosen NEC contract.
- Quality Assurance: Maintain quality standards by reviewing construction materials, methodologies, and workmanship.
- Progress Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely project reports, including cost forecasts, cash flow analysis, and project progress updates.
- Client Relations: Maintain a positive working relationship with the client, providing regular updates and addressing their concerns and queries. Qualifications and Experience:
- A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Chartered status or working towards chartered membership (e.g., MRICS).
- Proven experience in quantity surveying and cost management, specifically in public realm contracts.
- Experience with NEC 4 contract management is preferred, but candidates with experience in NEC 3 will be considered.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- Proficiency in industry-standard software for quantity surveying and cost management. Personal Attributes:
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized.
- Adaptable and able to work under pressure.
- A proactive, self-motivated approach to work.
- Strong ethics and professionalism.
Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Taylor Woodrow is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.
Taylor Woodrow recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles, which include working from home, to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.
Awarded Investors in People Silver, a member of the 5% Club and recognised as an Investor in Diversity. Providing opportunity and growth for all our employees is the bedrock of our business, ensuring a safe, happy and productive workforce.
Read more about working for Taylor Woodrow on our website
We have a dedicated recruitment team and politely request that agencies refrain from contacting anyone across our businesses with regards to speculative CV’s or offering to assist with our vacancies, thank you.
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