Quantity Surveyor - Shape the Future of Nuclear Decommissioning in Warrington
Are you a skilled Quantity Surveyor seeking a role with significant impact and a clear career trajectory? Cavendish Nuclear, a leader in the UK nuclear industry, is offering a compelling opportunity for a permanent Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Warrington, Cheshire. This role is at the forefront of major nuclear decommissioning projects, offering the chance to contribute to a safe and secure future while advancing your career.
About the Opportunity:
As a Quantity Surveyor at Cavendish Nuclear, you will be instrumental in maintaining commercial integrity and ensuring contract governance across high-value nuclear decommissioning programmes. This is a dynamic role where you will be actively involved in:
- Leading contract change assessments, including detailed scoping and impact analysis on cost and time.
- Negotiating pricing for contract changes with various stakeholders.
- Developing and implementing innovative commercial solutions that maximize value and ensure compliance.
- Providing essential contract management and governance support to project teams.
- Upholding contract terms and commercial best practices.
This is a full-time, permanent position, requiring 37 hours per week. Cavendish Nuclear embraces flexible working, offering a hybrid arrangement with 2-3 days expected in the Warrington office, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.
Key Advantages for Candidates:
- Impactful Work: Play a pivotal role in crucial nuclear decommissioning projects, contributing to a vital sector for national security and environmental responsibility.
- Career Growth: Cavendish Nuclear is part of Babcock International Group, a global enterprise. This partnership offers excellent development opportunities and the potential for your career to span across international projects.
- Structured Environment: Gain experience in a highly regulated industry, working with standard contracts like NEC3, which will strengthen your professional skillset.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Beyond an attractive salary, the package includes a generous holiday allowance, matched contribution pension with life assurance, an employee share scheme, and access to a Digital GP service for your well-being.
- Flexible Working: The hybrid working model offers a great balance between in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.
- Professional Development: Benefit from payment of professional fees and access to excellent development opportunities to further your expertise.
Essential Considerations for Aspiring Candidates:
- Regulated Industry Experience: Demonstrable experience in a Quantity Surveying role within a regulated industry is a key requirement. This indicates a need for a meticulous and compliant approach.
- Commercial Acumen: A strong understanding of commercial principles and experience with standard contracts like NEC3 (or similar) is crucial for success in this role.
- Collaboration Skills: The ability to work effectively and collaboratively across diverse teams and with external stakeholders is paramount.
- Security Clearance: Please note that the successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Candidates should familiarize themselves with the requirements for this.
- Educational Background: A degree-qualified candidate in a relevant field such as Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management is preferred.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Quantity Surveyor to join a forward-thinking organization at the cutting edge of the nuclear industry. If you are looking to make a tangible difference and grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment, Cavendish Nuclear could be the perfect next step for you.