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Quantity Surveyor
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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Highways business and support the delivery of the 15-year, £325m Maintenance and Response (M&R) Contract for National Highways Area 10.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager to join our growing team in the North West, playing a key role in supporting the commercial success of a long-term strategic highways contract.
What will the role offer?
Working at Amey puts you at the centre of a collaborative and supportive team, delivering critical infrastructure services on behalf of National Highways. You will work closely with operational, planning and commercial colleagues, as well as client stakeholders, helping to drive commercial performance across the contract.
The salary is competitive (please enquire for more details). We offer a range of flexible working practices, including hybrid and flexible working arrangements where operationally possible.
What you will be doing
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will support the Senior Commercial Team in delivering the end-to-end commercial management of the Area 10 contract.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring robust, accurate and timely cost and value reporting across projects and workstreams
- Maintaining monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), commercial plans and forecasting information
- Supporting compliance with Amey's commercial processes, controls and governance requirements
- Contributing to the development and continuous improvement of commercial processes and procedures
- Proactively managing subcontract accounts throughout the contract lifecycle
- Accurately valuing subcontractor works, processing payments and issuing payment notices in line with contractual obligations and deadlines
- Identifying and preparing Early Warnings and Compensation Events in accordance with contract requirements
- Supporting effective collaboration between Commercial and Operational Teams
- Liaising with National Highways, client representatives and third parties regarding commercial matters, variations, claims and additional payments
- Providing detailed estimates, validating Work Orders and issuing subcontract Task Orders
- Challenging resource allocations and costs to ensure value for money
- Working proactively to resolve commercial issues and support contract performance
- Ensuring all commercial activities align with contractual requirements and reporting deadlines
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We want to hear from you if you have
- Previous experience in a Commercial Manager or Quantity Surveyor role
- Experience within the highways, infrastructure or civil engineering sectors, ideally on National Highways contracts
- Strong commercial awareness and contract management skills
- Experience managing subcontractor accounts and payment processes
- Knowledge of cost reporting, forecasting and CVR production
- A good understanding of NEC4 Term Service Contract principles and administration
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Experience working with commercial systems and handling detailed contract data
Qualifications
- Degree, professional qualification or chartership in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline, or
- Demonstrable commitment to working towards a relevant professional qualification or chartership
Key Relationships
- Senior Commercial Team
- Operations Teams
- Project and Contract Managers
- Planning Teams
- Supply Chain Partners and Subcontractors
- National Highways Representatives
- Finance and Business Support Teams
Success Measures
- Accurate and timely commercial reporting
- Effective subcontractor management and payment administration
- Compliance with commercial governance and contractual requirements
- Successful management of Early Warnings and Compensation Events
- Positive client and stakeholder relationships
- Continuous improvement of commercial processes and performance
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What we can offer
Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.
Some of our benefits include:
- Exceptional personal development, training and career progression opportunities
- Competitive salary and compensation package
- Generous pension scheme, with additional contributions from Amey
- 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Flexible benefits scheme
- Amey employee discount programme
- Family-friendly policies
- Membership of our Affinity Networks
- Two Social Impact Days each year
About Amey
Who we are: Amey is a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.
What we do: We partner with our clients to deliver innovative, sustainable and resilient services that create lasting value for communities across the UK.
To find out more visit our website: amey.co.uk/careers
Application Guidance
Diversity and Inclusion
We continually evolve how we work to reflect the diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives of our colleagues and communities. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.
We are committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview where they meet the minimum requirements of the role.
Please contact Chantal Hayes at chantal.hayes@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support you may require at any point during the recruitment process.
Apply Today
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible.
We look forward to hearing from you.
(Internally this position will be called a Commercial Manager)
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