Quantity Surveyor - Whitehaven

Altrad are currently looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team. The successful candidate will provide effective commercial and contractual management across nuclear infrastructure, construction, engineering and decommissioning projects, ensuring that works are delivered in accordance with contractual obligations, budgetary requirements, project programmes and applicable regulatory standards. This role requires security clearance, applicants must meet the applicable UK nationality and residency requirements.

Key Deliverables:

• You will support the successful commercial delivery of projects throughout their lifecycle, working collaboratively with project managers, engineers, clients, contractors and supply chain partners within a highly regulated nuclear environment.
• Commercial and Cost Management.
• Monitor actual expenditure against approved budgets, identifying risks, trends and opportunities for cost savings.
• Support the development and implementation of commercial strategies to maximise value and protect project profitability.
• Contract Administration
• Administer construction and engineering contracts (NEC)
• Manage contractual notices, compensation events, variations, change control and claims.
• Review contractual terms and conditions, identifying commercial risks and potential liabilities.
• Support the preparation, negotiation and agreement of subcontract orders and commercial settlements.
• Ensure contractual records and supporting documentation are maintained accurately and in accordance with project requirements.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, payments and contractual compliance.
• Build effective working relationships with suppliers, subcontractors and key project stakeholders.
• Ensure commercial activities comply with applicable legislation, contractual requirements, project procedures and nuclear site rules.
• Maintain accurate commercial records to support audits, assurance activities and project governance.
• Identify and escalate commercial, contractual and delivery risks in accordance with established project procedures.
• Reporting and Stakeholder Management
• Produce regular commercial reports covering cost, forecast, risk, change and financial performance.
• Work closely with project delivery teams to ensure commercial considerations are integrated into planning and decision-making.
•  Provide commercial advice to project managers and senior stakeholders