Job Description

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At Bridges we are more than Engineers.

As a team we shape and support engineering and construction for our clients who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. We have a large diverse team of talented Safe & Happy People, combining their strengths and ambition to bring innovation and evolution which ensures Sustainability for all stakeholders.

Across our key sectors - Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates, and supported through our regional office network supported by our manufacturing hub located in the heart of Somerset which forms part of our 60,000ft head office complex - we deliver diverse and interesting projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure.

Our projects range in value from \xc2\xa35k to \xc2\xa315m, taking the role of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer on various schemes, and supporting our valued Tier 1 contractor clients in a subcontractor and off-site manufacturing capacity.

Role Purpose

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor you are expected to provide commercial support to the delivery teams. This will include working with a wide variety of different contract types, mainly consisting of NEC and IChemE. The role would need to manage tight deadlines to meet both internal and external reporting periods.

We are advertising in the Bournemouth area as we are looking for someone to come on board to cover the frameworks across the Southern regions.

The Role

We are able to offer remote work for this role as you will be covering this area. However you will be expected to visit our HQ in Midsomer Norton once a month, and you will be expected to visit client sites whenever required.

• Review and negotiate awarded contracts to ensure a commercially beneficial position to the business.
• Responsible for the accurate and on time compilation of reporting to meet strict monthly deadlines. These reports feed into a wider batch of reporting completed across the business and you will be expected to provide support and feedback to both the delivery teams and management where required.
• Responsible for invoicing your own portfolio of projects in line with both on-site progress and contractual requirements, whilst monitoring the overall cost position and ensuring it is maintained at a positive level.
• Ensuring that the change control process is implemented correctly with the Delivery Team.
• Ensuring that project final accounts are agreed and signed off as swiftly by liaising with key stakeholders.
• Responsible for monitoring of project spend along with the delivery team, reviewing budgets to ensure the business and its customers are receiving value for money. Where possible identifying areas for savings and alternative procurement options that may bring about savings in cost or programme.
• Responsible for the swift set up of contracts to ensure stakeholders have access to key information as soon as possible
• Mentoring and training of junior team members.

Requirements:

Due to the current team requirements, we are currently looking for someone with a wealth of experience and would be joining us at a qualified level. We are also open to Senior and Managing QS candidates.

Required

• 5+ years experience in QS environment with use of the NEC suite of contracts.
• Confident in reading and understanding project scope documents & drawings (P&IDs / schedules / BCDs)
• Competency of MS Excel to advanced level

Desirable

• MEICA, Mechanical and/or electrical background
• RICS (or equivalent)

Benefits:

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BRIDGES

RoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges - is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and wellbeing. We are a family run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers.

Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package:

• Competitive salaries
• Health cash plan with Healthshield
• Standard Life Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Bike 2 Work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee recognition schemes

When you join us, you\'ll be part of our exciting journey.

Wherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, we\'ll make sure you are supported and invested in. We believe in \'team bridges\' and leadership at all levels with our guiding principles; Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business.

Come and be part of our team!

Bridges is an equal opportunities employee and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.

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