Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

Quantity Surveyor/ Commercial Manager required for a major Offshore Wind Developer based in The United Kingdom

Responsibilities

• Strategic sourcing support - ITT management, bidder relationship management and detailed ECI / EPCI contract negotiations (contract based on FIDIC Yellow Book).
• Commercial evaluation - Interrogation of bidder's rate build-up: including trenching, Al and Cu cable (£/metre), drilling, plant, labour, plastic, fuel, aggregate, cement etc.
• 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 - Snr M3 management engagement supporting the Work Package Manager (WPM) on Capex, Risk and Value Improvement.
• Budget Management - Budget support (live and planned) for the Land Export Cable Devex, pre-FID Capex and Capex portfolio.
• 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.
• Morecambe: Management of the ongoing Morecambe interface and joint spend activity.
• Land Substation: Evaluate the commercial opportunities for the delivery of a stand-alone Enabling Works contract for the land substations (LSS).

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.
  * Able to both work independently and resourcefully as part of a wider project team whilst under pressure.