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Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

London
6 months ago
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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

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