Sinewave
Quantity Surveyor
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Sinewave was founded in 2015 with a clear mission from the very start - everything that we do will always be a power for good. Since then, we have gone from a living room start-up to a leading force within the energy transformation sector. Not bad, eh!
We are on a mission to help power the future more sustainably. But don't just take our word for it, we are the only B-Corp Certified ICP in the world.
We’re part of powering the UK’s energy transition with innovative high and low voltage electrical solutions up to 400kV. From EV charging to renewables and commercial projects, we design, deliver, and maintain networks with sustainability and efficiency at heart. Join us to drive change and make an impact!
This role:
We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to come and join our growing Commercial team.
This will be someone who challenges what we do daily and thrives working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines helping us build for the future.
An idea of what you'll be doing:
- Work with and support Project Management daily, ensuring projects meet commercial and financial targets (payment terms, JCT/NEC etc)
- Support Project Management through attending monthly project review and CVR meetings and assisting with completion of handover of projects to the Design and Construction teams.
- Support and contribute to the creation of regular and accurate reporting for key stakeholders (CVRs, Cash Flow, Weekly Updates etc.)
- Assist in and carry out valuations for the purpose of initial, interim and final payment applications.
- Assess and monitor payments for sub-contractor and supplier accounts in line with the agreed subcontracts and to align with any upstream contractual requirements
- Identify, notify, value and agree change (variations, compensation events, claims) flagging to the business where the agreed cost and consequential GP may be impacted.
- Work with the Commercial Contract Manager to maximise the recovery of all contractual entitlements.
- Actively lead and participate in the creation and adjustment of processes, documentation and working templates, where necessary, including effective rollout for future projects.
- Review and oversee customer and supplier commercial documentation, including PO terms, payment applications, certificates, and cashflow milestones.
- Support effective cost control by monitoring WIP, approving POs/overspends within governance limits, and assisting procurement activities.
- Manage change by identifying, preparing, submitting, and securing agreement for variations, delay notices, contra-charges, and related commercial adjustments.
- Assist Project Managers with commercial elements of supplier and customer claims, disputes, and risk management relating to incomplete or omitted works.
- Contribute to monthly and final account processes, including applications for payment, revenue recovery actions, and straightforward FA negotiations.
- Participate in project handovers and reviews, and help identify development or training needs within project and commercial teams.
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When you join you will go through our top-notch induction and onboarding process and have opportunities to develop further through our in-house training academy.
Everyone belongs here at Sinewave
At Sinewave, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We know what it takes to change the world and that’s why we review all applications impartially, ensuring decisions are based solely on merit, skills, and potential. If you require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know—we’re here to help. #teamsinewave
Requirements
You'll have a proven track record of:
- Able to create and maintain strong and collaborative working relationships with both internal and external clients and supplier counterparts.
- Confidence in managing project budgets with accuracy of detail - profit and loss and providing regular commercial forecasts.
- Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to use own initiative as well as work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Excellent co-ordination and record keeping skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and project simultaneously.
- Ability to work with multiple teams at any one time and adapt communication appropriately.
- Strong understanding of the Project life cycle, from ownership to completion.
- Good technical understanding of project delivery and pricing within MV/HV works.
- Ability to track delivery against contracted scope of works.
- Excellent organisation and coordination skills
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You’ll be a successful Quantity Surveyor at Sinewave if you’re …
- Technical or Commercial degree or equivalent experience
- Proven track record of effectively managing both contracts and tenders.
- Experience with NEC & JCT contracts and their workings.
- Experience in cost control, cashflow management and WIP reporting within construction or utilities environments desirable
- Comply with all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes, including the anti-bribery policy, while adhering to the Environmental and Quality Management System in alignment with ISO standards and the requirements of the NERS accreditation.
Benefits
So, let’s talk about what’s in it for you.
In return for everything you can bring, we can offer you an exciting place to work with a welcoming and friendly workforce. We are a fast-growing, dynamic business and even as our team grows in number, maintaining our company culture is important to us. We want to keep the feeling of being part of a small business alive, no matter how big we get.
Whether you’re based in the HQ in Swindon, field-based, or working from home we have a lot to offer:
The usual stuff
- Along with a competitive salary and life assurance, we provide enhanced pension contributions matching 5% as standard.
- 25 days + Bank Holidays
- You can even buy or sell holiday allowance, giving you the flexibility to enjoy more time with family and friends.
- Private Medical
- We hope you’ll never need it, but just in case. We offer a fully comprehensive medical scheme that can extend to your family as well.
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If you think this is the right role for you and you want to be a part of #TeamSinewave, we’d love to hear from you.
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