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Quantity Surveyor – Capital Projects
Lanes GroupQuantity Surveyor managing commercial aspects for Yorkshire Water's capital projects. Collaborating with teams to ensure cost control and compliance in Sheffield's infrastructure sector.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in commercial management and contract administration, with a strong focus on financial oversight, stakeholder communication, and project performance monitoring. Proficient in managing subcontractor accounts and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations in the utilities and infrastructure sectors.
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Quantity Surveying ExperienceCommercial Management PrinciplesContract AdministrationMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyRICS Membership
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Hard Skills
Cost ControlValue ManagementChange Control ProcessesFinancial Statements PreparationContractual Notifications ManagementProject Performance MonitoringSubcontractor Account ManagementCapital Projects ExperienceStandard Forms of Contract UnderstandingContemporaneous Records Maintenance
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsStakeholder ManagementOrganizational SkillsRelationship BuildingAttention to Detail
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office Applications
Certifications & Qualifications
RICS MembershipICES Membership
Industry Keywords
UtilitiesCivil EngineeringInfrastructureGroundworksRegulated InfrastructureWater SectorCapital ProjectsCommercial AwarenessContractual ObligationsFinancial Oversight
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support the effective commercial management of assigned projects and contracts from inception through to final account.
- Maintain a strong understanding of contract requirements and communicate contractual obligations and opportunities to relevant stakeholders.
- Assist in reviewing commercial processes and identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
- Ensure the accurate administration of contracts, including cost control, value management, and maintenance of contemporaneous records.
- Monitor project performance and utilise commercial data to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
- Support operational teams with day-to-day commercial and contractual matters.
- Prepare and submit applications for payment, invoices, and supporting documentation in accordance with contractual requirements and timescales.
- Assist in the management of change control processes, including Early Warnings, Compensation Events, Variations, and other contractual notifications.
- Maximise the recovery of contractual entitlements and ensure all commercial opportunities are captured.
- Prepare commercial reports, forecasts, cost/value reconciliations, and financial statements for assigned projects.
- Work closely with operational and finance teams to monitor project performance and maintain an accurate understanding of financial positions.
- Manage subcontractor accounts, including procurement support, valuations, payments, and final account settlements.
- Build strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Work effectively under pressure and meet project deadlines while maintaining a high standard of accuracy.
- Carry out any additional duties reasonably required to support the commercial function and wider business objectives.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying role.
- Experience working within Utilities, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, Groundworks, or a related sector.
- Sound understanding of commercial management principles and contract administration.
- Strong financial and commercial awareness with excellent attention to detail.
- Good understanding of standard forms of contract, including NEC contracts where applicable.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to build positive client relationships whilst protecting the company's commercial interests.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Experience working on Capital Projects or major infrastructure programmes.
- Experience managing subcontractor accounts and supply chain partners.
- Professional membership or working towards membership of RICS, ICES, or a similar professional body.
- Experience working within the water, utilities, or regulated infrastructure sectors.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Holidays: 24 days (Plus Bank Holidays)
- Company Car/Car Allowance
- Company Pension