Quantity Surveyor - Manchester (Manchester, GB)

## Career Opportunity: Quantity Surveyor with UKPN Services

Are you a driven Quantity Surveyor seeking a dynamic role within a leading utility infrastructure company? UKPN Services in Manchester is offering a permanent opportunity for a talented individual to join their Commercial team and contribute to impactful projects. This role presents a significant chance for professional growth and the application of your commercial expertise within a well-established organisation.

The position offers a competitive starting salary of £65,241, complemented by a 3% bonus, reflecting the value placed on your contribution. Furthermore, after a successful probationary period, you'll benefit from a blended working model, allowing for 3 days in the office and 2 days remote, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Beyond the core responsibilities, UKPN Services offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and financial security. These include:

• Generous Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays to ensure ample rest and rejuvenation.
• Specialised Leave: Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid days for Reservists, demonstrating support for service.
• Robust Pension Plan: A personal pension plan with significant employer contributions (8% or 10% matching your 4% or 5% contribution).
• Financial Support Schemes: Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme and Season Ticket Loan to ease financial burdens.
• Tax-Efficient Benefits: Access to schemes like Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing to enhance your lifestyle and savings.
• Health and Well-being: Occupational Health support, Switched On discounts on retail products, discounted gym membership, and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Key Responsibilities and Career Development:

As a Quantity Surveyor at UKPN Services, you will play a crucial role in supporting the commercial operations of the UKPN Services business. You'll be instrumental in managing commercial aspects of long-term contracts and client projects, from initial setup to dispute resolution, with a clear focus on profit maximisation and contract compliance. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing commercial leadership or support for a portfolio of contracts and client projects.
• Ensuring adherence to UKPN guidelines, goals, and procedures, and identifying areas for improvement.
• Collaborating with project delivery teams to ensure contract observance and project progression.
• Assisting in tender preparation, analysis, and recommendation reporting.
• Providing expert advice on contract application and interpretation, particularly with NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
• Managing change control procedures and actively participating in annual rate reviews.
• Assessing subcontractor and supplier contracts to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Resolving contract issues and assisting in dispute resolution, including preparing comprehensive documentation.
• Assessing contractor applications, making recommendations, and preparing payment certificates.
• Proactively identifying and managing project risks and opportunities.

This role offers hands-on experience with projects up to £20 million in turnover, providing substantial exposure to diverse commercial challenges. You'll have the opportunity to work across various high-profile industries, including airports, defence, nuclear, and rail, which may require obtaining specific client access passes and licenses. While this role does not involve direct reports, it offers significant influence and collaboration within the commercial project team.

Considerations for Aspiring Candidates:

This opportunity is ideal for a Quantity Surveyor with demonstrable experience in managing varied contracts and a strong understanding of commercial activities within a client-led construction project management environment. A formal qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related business discipline is preferred, and membership in professional bodies such as RICS, CIOB, or ICES would be a significant advantage.

Key skills and attributes that will set you apart include:

• Autonomy and Initiative: The ability to operate with a degree of autonomy and drive your work forward.
• Analytical Prowess: Strong analytical skills to make informed, balanced decisions and report findings effectively.
• Communication and Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Contractual Expertise: A solid understanding of contract forms, particularly NEC3 and NEC4.
• Technical Aptitude: Some knowledge of SAP and Primavera P6 would be beneficial.
• Proactive Health & Safety Mindset: While training will be provided, an awareness of health and safety responsibilities is essential. An IOSH Certificate would be an added advantage.

UKPN Services is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. This role offers a fantastic platform to advance your career, gain invaluable experience on critical infrastructure projects, and benefit from a supportive and comprehensive benefits package. If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity.