Quantity Surveyor

The Company:

Here at Vital Energi we are a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sector. We are supporting Hospitals, Universities, New Build developments, Towns and Cities as well as Industrial and Commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings. We have, and continue to, work on ground-breaking projects throughout the UK that are really making a difference to achieve our Net Zero targets, and we were recently recognised for this by our Industry Association, awarding us the Contribution to Net Zero award.

The Role:

The main purpose of this role is to assist with the financial management of O&M Contracts, in partnership with the Contracts Managers and/ or Engineers. Responsible for numerous Operational projects with responsibility for the procurement, sub-contractor accounts, variation accounts. and management of our commercial relationship with our clients.

Key Duties:

• Vet contract documentation on receipt from Client to ensure compatibility with the Company s Tender and subsequent negotiations
• Prepare and issue enquiries for Plant, Materials and Sub-Contract packages. Vet quotations commercially and negotiate price and terms with vendors. Issue resultant Purchase Orders
• Prepare and submit Applications for Payment and/or Invoices, obtain Payment Certificates / Authorisation and progress Client Payments in accordance with contractual provisions
• Measure, submit and agree Variations and/or Compensation Events in accordance with contractual provisions
• Monitor on-site record keeping (Eagle Records / Timesheets)
• Review Eagle to ensure that we claim all reactive work and call outs
• Prepare and submit monthly Cost Value Reconciliations and Cash/Spend Profiles (Trading Forecast). Attend Contract Review Meetings
• Authorisation and coding of Suppliers and Sub-Contractors Invoices and submission to Finance for payment
• Measure, certify and agree Sub-Contractors interim valuations. Prepare and issue contractual notices to Sub-Contractors
• Assist the Finance Department in securing payment of Invoices and/or Applications for Payment
• Preparation of monthly Commercial Reports and CVR Summary working with the Management Accountant
• Management of annual indexation in accordance with contractual provisions
• Risk management on Energy Performance Contracts working with our Performance Reporting team to ensure that we protect our position with our client

The Person:

• 5 GCSE s (grade A to C) including Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Minimum qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Good commercial awareness
• Ability to provide assistance to clients, contractors or work colleagues.
• Carry out other duties consistent with the nature, responsibilities and seniority of the post.
• Ability to respond promptly and efficiently to contract adjustments and alterations
• Ability to effectively prioritise and carry out tasks in a high pressure environment

The Package:

• Competitive Salary (depending upon experience)
• Contributory Company Pension Scheme
• Non-contributory death-in-service insurance
• EAP scheme
• 25 Days Holiday plus 8 days bank holidays. Holiday increasing in line with service
• Flexible working hours
• Free Onsite gym

Applications will be processed within 28 days of receipt. If you have not heard from us within this time period it will mean that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. Thanks you for your interest in Vital Energi.

The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements. Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply.Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.