Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

Quantity Surveyor/ Commercial Manager for a major offshore wind developer based in England

Responsibilities.

• Strategic sourcing support - ITT management, bidder relationship management and detailed ECI / EPCI contract negotiations.
• Commercial evaluation - Interrogation of bidder's rate build-up: including trenching, Al and Cu cable (£/metre), drilling, plant, labour, plastic, fuel, aggregate, cement.
• Inflation management - Apply knowledge of the London Metal Exchange and BCIS (or equivalent) index for the tracking of variable costs inflation throughout a contract lifecycle.
• Internal reporting/ presentations to senior management.
• Oversee the procurement and contracting for the Phase 2 and Phase 3 onshore survey GI campaigns in 2025.
• Provide cost and claim management, focused on land access and standing fees, resolve contract disputes and amend contracts for scope changes.
• Engineering support, drilling feasibility studies, electrical studies, land drainage, drone surveys, UXO studies.
• Deliverables include supplier performance management, spend analysis, contract delivery, purchase orders, and P2P Kefron support.

Requirements

• Proven track record delivering high value onshore projects on time and to budget.
  * Substantial contract negotiation / delivery experience.
  * Previously assisted in the successful delivery of high value and high risk projects.
  * Experience supporting front end/early works procurement / closing of commercial agreements.
  * Experience seeing these agreements through to fulfilment and final account stages.
  * Experience in supporting claims processes with in house and external legal advisors that arise during or post project completion.
  * Recognised degree or equivalent professional qualifications and experience.
  * Good working knowledge in contract management including FIDIC, LOGIC, contracts.
  * Excellent drafting, reviewing and negotiation skills.
  * Strong interpersonal skills to interact successfully with executives, technical teams and senior management as well as work with demanding internal clients and external customers.
  * High ethical standards and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.