VVB Engineering
Senior Quantity Surveyor
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About The Anthro JV
The Anthro joint venture between Egis and VVB Engineering will provide comprehensive turn-key services for London’s state-of-the-art HS2 gateway station at Old Oak Common. We have been awarded a multi-year contract to deliver MEPHFC (Mechanical, Electrical Public Health, Fire and Communications) systems works.
About The Role
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team and play a key role in a prestigious HS2 rail project. You will leverage your extensive experience in both pre and post-contract management and procurement within the UK rail sector to drive efficiencies and foster effective supply chain engagement. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with major project experience to take the next step in their career and receive full support for personal growth and development. We are committed to helping you reach your career goals, offering access to full RICS training courses, a path to chartership, and ongoing career development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and administer NEC3/4 Option C Contracts.
- Establish and manage entitlements, focusing on gaining full entitlement under Subcontract terms.
- Lead the review and valuation of contractor payment applications in line with contractual terms and conditions.
- Liaise and negotiate with the Customer’s Commercial and Project teams.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure commercial records are maintained in accordance with contract requirements and oversee any contractual issues.
- Investigate and draft contract communications and notices, including Early Warning Notices and notifications of Compensation Events.
- Provide contractual and commercial risk advice to the Commercial, Technical, and Construction Delivery teams.
- Monitor and report on commercial and cost reporting aspects of allocated projects.
- Support the programme and project teams to ensure full compliance with contract and corporate governance rules.
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Key Qualifications & Experience:
- Site presence and co-location minimum 3 days a week
- Energy and enthusiasm
- Experienced in controlling costs for self delivery works
- Ability to contribute to project financial monitoring and reporting
- Experienced in proactive project change and risk management
- Able to prioritise the delivery of the objectives of their role
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Desirable
- Educated to degree level
- MEP Experience
- Main contractor and/or joint venture experience
- An experienced user of the NEC3-4 suite of contracts
- Experienced in negotiating and procuring sub-contract packages (Design-Delivery-Commission), testing the robustness of costs and value for money.
- Have, or be working towards, chartership of a relevant institution
- Experience in managing and developing assistant and intermediate-level commercial team members.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Support for ongoing personal and professional development.
- Access to full RICS training courses and pathways to chartership.
- The opportunity to work on one of the most prestigious rail projects in the UK.
- A collaborative and inclusive work culture.
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