About the position
We are seeking a highly skilled Quantity Surveyor Lead to oversee post-award contract management for projects in execution. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of experience progressing from Junior to Senior Quantity Surveyor and an additional 5 years of contracts management or administration experience, preferably in a current role managing contracts.
The candidate will be responsible for all commercial and contractual aspects of project execution, ensuring compliance with contract terms, managing claims, variations, payment processes, and dispute resolution procedures while mitigating commercial risks.
Contract Management & Administration:
- Manage post-award execution of contracts under NEC3 (TSC, SC, ECC), FIDIC Red Book (Construction), and bespoke contracts.
- Interpret and ensure compliance with contract terms, conditions, and obligations.
- Maintain accurate contract documentation and records throughout the project lifecycle.
- Advise project teams on contractual risks and strategies to mitigate them.
- Ensure timely notices of claims, disputes, and variation orders in accordance with contract provisions.
Financial & Commercial Management:
- Prepare and manage payment applications, payment certificates, and cash flow forecasts.
- Conduct cost control, budget tracking, and commercial reporting to support project financial performance.
- Assess and certify contractor and supplier payments while ensuring compliance with contractual agreements.
- Handle change management processes, including evaluation and approval of variations.
Claims, Disputes & Variations:
- Prepare and submit contractual claims, including extension of time (EOT), loss & expense, and compensation events.
- Lead dispute resolution processes, ensuring timely notification and compliance with contractual dispute mechanisms.
- Draft and review contractual correspondence, including letters for notifying variation orders, claims submissions, and disputes.
Industry Experience & Compliance:
- Apply strong working knowledge in paper mills boilers, coal-fired power station boilers, mills, and other power generation plant industries (e.g., biomass, waste-to-energy, gas-fired plants, and industrial boilers).
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards, and safety protocols relevant to boiler and power plant contracts.
- Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure alignment with contract deliverables.
- Candidate Requirements:
Qualifications:
- National Diploma, B-Tech, or Degree in Quantity Surveying OR
- National Diploma or B-Tech in the Built Environment Faculty (e.g., Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar).
Experience & Skills:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Quantity Surveying, progressing from junior to senior level.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in contract management or administration, preferably in an active contract management role.
- Strong understanding of NEC3 (TSC, SC, ECC), FIDIC Red Book, and bespoke contracts.
- Proven expertise in contract claims, payment certificates, disputes, variations, and change management.
- Experience in boiler and power generation industries, including paper mills, coal-fired power stations, and industrial plants.
- Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and risk management capabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for drafting contract correspondence and reports.
- Proficiency in contract management software and cost control tools.
Desired Skills:
- NEC3
- FIDIC
- Quantity Surveying
- Cost Reporting
- Contract Administration
Desired Work Experience:
Desired Qualification Level:
About The Employer:
Our client in the Industrial Machinery Manufacturing is looking for a QS Lead to join the team for a 6 months contract which could convert to permanant.
