Quantity Surveyor

Vacancy - Quantity Surveyor

Are you seeking a role in which you can play a key role in delivering Capex Projects across multiple locations?  Are you excited by the opportunity to manage the commercial elements of a variety of multi-million pound projects?  We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our team at the Port of Liverpool and help us keep the world moving!

Your Role

In this role you will work closely with Project Managers, Contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. You will manage contract negotiations and procurement, administering contractual terms and agreements, including NEC and other forms of contract.

You will prepare and present financial reports to the project team and senior management, conducting cost analysis and value engineering to optimise project costs.  Maintaining strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and suppliers, you will attend client meetings and provide updates on projects financial status.  You will assist the Commercial Manager with monthly commercial reporting, inc. CFR reporting, risk and budget control.

What you'll bring

With a strong Civil Engineering/Construction background, you will have previous experience with NEC form of contract.  You will have experience as the commercial lead for several large scale capital projects at any one time.  You will demonstrate a commitment to relevant Construction Health and Safety regulations and best practice, as well as an awareness of procurement and contract administration processes.

You will ideally hold an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) accredited by RICS in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related construction subject.  With excellent interpersonal skills you will be able to build and manage strong working relationships at all levels. 

You will hold a full valid driving licence with the ability to travel to other locations across the UK and Ireland when required.

Who are we?

Already one of the UK’s leading port and logistics companies, we are planning substantial capital investment over the next 5 years to achieve our vision of becoming the UK’s leading port operator.  We have ambitious plans to grow and transform the supply chain to benefit our customers.  Our investments are decarbonizing our operations, which in turn is helping us work towards our goal of having Net Zero Port Operations by 2040.  Much of our success depends on our unrivalled facilities and technology. But in our sector, it comes down to having the right talent to enable our organisation to grow.

What we can offer you

In addition to a competitive salary, we have a strong track record of developing our people to expand their skills and experience and develop their careers.  Valuing and rewarding our workforce is important to us which is why we offer a fantastic range of flexible benefits to choose from, such as:

• 27 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
• Up to 10% Matched Contribution Pension
• Peel Ports Flexible Benefits including salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle2Work Scheme, Critical Illness insurance, Gym Membership Scheme, Retail Vouchers, plus more!
• Commitment to learning and personal development – Last year we supported over 50,000 hours of training and personal development!
• We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to colleagues via our Employee Assistance Programme when required

If you believe you have the skills and experience we are seeking and you want to join a thriving and ambitious place to work, we’d really like to hear from you! Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 18th September 2024.