Managing Quantity Surveyor

Job Overview

BAM are looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Managing Quantity Surveyor who can strengthen our existing team on the large civil engineering project, the Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) project.

EGL2 project is a JV with Hitachi Energy (HEBAM) and 5‑year project which will see the creation of a 525kV, 2GW high voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea transmission cable from Peterhead in Scotland to Drax in England. This will be the longest HVDC cable in the UK and the UKs single largest transmission project ever, providing enough power for 2 million UK homes.

• This role will be based at our Peterhead site
• A living away allowance will be provided for working away from home along with other package benefits
• BAM operates a flexible working policy
• People are at the heart of what we do  recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We're on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the following:

• Reporting to Commercial Manager
• Liaison with operations team and support services
• Managing a commercial team of varying levels across multiple schemes
• Responsibility for overseeing commercial project management on multiple schemes including ensuring timely provision of the following:
  • monthly cost value reconciliations, cashflow monitoring, monthly and quarterly forecasts
  • monthly application for payment
  • change management
• Manage / mentor members of commercial team as required
• Take part in discussions concerning project performance and provide commercial input to project strategy
• Work with our clients and stakeholders to achieve optimum commercial solutions
• Ensure compliance and adherence with project and company commercial procedures including for procurement and subcontract management
• Provide commercial input into the Pre‑Construction/Tender phase of projects
• Manage ECI/portfolio of ECI projects from a commercial perspective, including input into reviewing contract documents

Necessary:

• Previous experience of managing a team (ideally across multiple projects)
• Previous experience on civil engineering schemes
• Experience of NEC form of Contract
• Thorough understanding of contractual provisions with a view to be able to comment, review and draft documents.
• Relevant qualification Degree; HNC/D

Advantageous:

• Early Contractor Involvement experience
• Experience of target cost contracts
• Good client facing collaborative attitude
• Good communication skills
• Relevant Professional qualification (CICES/RICS)

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family friendly policies
• Company car / car allowance / travel allowance
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

BAM Infrastructure is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work‑life balance.

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.