Senior Quantity Surveyor

About UsEstablished in 2012, Omnia Projects is a respected specialist in T&D engineering, project management and technical assurance. With over 110 staff the company has delivered critical infrastructure for clients including National Grid, helping to shape the UK's evolving energy system.
Omnia Projects brings deep expertise across the full energy project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept design through to commissioning and operation, helping clients navigate the growing complexity of the UK's energy landscape. The addition of Omnia Projects strengthens Egis' strategy to deliver a fully integrated service offering in the sector. It enhances capabilities in civil and structural engineering, protection and control and project delivery services for high-voltage substations and overhead line and cable design, creating a broader service offering for clients involved in energy transition and grid modernisation.
About the RoleAs a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will support our project managers and clients with the development and management of projects from concept and design, through project delivery and finally on to financial close. Projects are varied in size and scale with some at the forefront of the UK's drive to decarbonise the power industry. You will be part of a multi-disciplined team ensuring the commercial aspects of the projects are appropriately managed to the highest quality and in accordance with the client, stakeholder and/or regulatory requirements. You will support our Project Managers with contract management activities, predominately using the NEC3 and NEC4 form of contract and occasionally FIDIC based construction contracts.
Responsibilities
Build and maintain professional relationships with both internal and external parties
Support the project team in establishing commercial contracts and providing risk management guidance
Undertaken procurement activities for the company as well as on behalf of clients including preparing and sending enquiries to sub-contractors inviting them to tender, undertaking tender analysis and preparing recommendation to award
Supporting the Project Manager in the preparation of Early Warnings (EW), Compensation Events (CE) and Project Managers Communications (PMI)
Responsible for cost assurance activities on a portfolio of projects ensuring applications for payment are justified and accurate
Provide contract and risk management support including participating in Risk Reduction meetings
Monitor and report on expenditure on contracts compared to budgets and forecasts
Seek to minimise the cost of a project and enhance value for money whilst still achieving the required standards and quality
Prepare and manage cashflow forecasts
Prepare and maintain cost reporting for internal & external stakeholders
Assist to avoid disputes with clients, suppliers and subcontractors
Assisting in the compilation of commercial / contractual responses to the client and subcontractors
Give feedback to the relevant parties with regards to contract pricing and profit and loss
Contribute to and attend financial and progress meetings with clients and sub-contractors as required
Ensure that contractor's programmes are realistic and managed in accordance with system access and project sponsor requirements
Ensure that all contract/project activities adhere to current legislation and Client policies and procedures.
Regular attendance at construction sites to review and monitor contractor progress to verify compensation events and applications for payment.
Ensure compliance with commercial and financial governance processes
Maintain accurate records of all commercial and contract administration activities.
What do we need from you
Must be a self-starter, capable of working remote from management
Experience of working on high voltage substation construction projects is desirable, although not essential
Experience of working with NEC and FIDIC forms of contract
Fully conversant with using MS Outlook suite of applications and highly proficient in the use of MS Excel
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Must have own car with full driving licence and be willing to travel for company business.
LocationThis role is hybrid on site in Murton.
Work HoursFull time / 40 hours per week
What's in it for you?Equality, Diversity and InclusionWe at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone's contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.
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