Nuclear Waste Services has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team flexible working across the NWS estate.
experienced in managing – NEC4 Contracts who will support the Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) Contract Management team in delivering a range of key strategic, operational and transformational projects and providing support and advice to the business and with responsibility for tender support, subcontract management, internal reporting and client liaison on a portfolio of schemes.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Create a positive commitment to safety and adhere to established systems for effective safety management systems.
- Lead and manage an effective Commercial Contract Management Delivery team for the LLW Repository Portfolio Frameworks, focused on delivering solutions, added-value, and outcomes in line with business requirements.
- Work with Programme Managers and key suppliers to align C&CM Contract Management processes which integrate with the business strategy and mission.
- Attend key management and governance bodies including (but not limited to) Programme Boards and the Sanction Board to understand the whole Repository portfolio
- Support the implementation and delivery of commercial strategies (portfolio, programme, project and package) that deliver the short, medium and long term benefits and outcomes required by the business.
- Manage and maintain a structured, effective, informed and responsive supply chain that provides the capability required to deliver against these commercial strategies.
- Lead and oversee the management and successful delivery of commercial contracts including implementation, mobilisation, regular contract management reviews, management reports and close out activities including recovery plans for improvement with suppliers where required.
- To identify Site Services and Programme needs for new contracts and liaise with sourcing and strategy to deliver effective acquisition strategies for projects.
- Support the Head of Commercial Delivery in wider commercial activities and objectives, delivering projects of commercial improvement and excellence across the business, and NWS role in the supply chain community: to enhance the supply network and reputation.
- Provide clear and frequent communication to your workforce.
- Create, manage and sustain appropriate supplier relationships to deliver NWS strategic and business objectives whilst supporting sustainable business.
- Ensure activities are managed in accordance with NWS Integrated Management System including compliance with the suite of Commercial Policies, Strategies, Processes, Procedures and use of the associated Systems, Forms, Templates and Tools.
- Lead and manage supplier applications and spend forecasts, providing accurate and timely data, following LLWR’s processes and procedures.
- Lead, manage and monitor Commercial Delivery Risk via key performance indicators and incentivisation arrangements, drafting and review of NEC terms and conditions, administration of the Early Warning Risk Register, Risk Reduction Meetings, Early Warning Notices and Compensation Event processes and appropriate recording of such data.
- Preparation of estimates and cost plans where appropriate
- Settlement of commercial disputes when required;
- Produce lessons learnt reports for post contract reviews
- Assess capability, identify development needs and support team members through the Development Assessment and / or Talent Management processes.
Experience Required
- MCIPS or RICS Chartered Surveyor
- Relevant previous experience in a similar role
- Proven ability to develop and communicate commercial strategy, as well as overseeing its implementation
- Defining contract strategies and structures using NEC3 suite of contracts
- Working knowledge of the Public Contract Regulations
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Proactive and self motivated
- Ability to deal with people across a wide range of management and technical expertise
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