Here at Morrison Water Services, our mission is to be the leading service provider in the Water and Waste Water Infrastructure sectors in the UK. We are known for our commitment to integrity and safety, with a culture that values the well-being and diversity of our people. Our aim is to invest in our workforce through our training academy and implement initiatives that prioritise health and well-being to support our business growth plans.
Morrison Water Services are currently looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to work on our IOS Anglian Water contract in Colchester.
The IOS Water Recycling Alliance are responsible for providing totex solutions to emergent needs which are too complex to be delivered directly by our Client. This is a vital imitative across the region to ensure our customers continue to receive a great service with as little interruption as possible whilst remaining within budget.
As our Quantity Surveyor, you’ll work with the delivery team, providing support to both the delivery management and on-site delivery teams.
Embracing the outperformance mentality, you’ll ensure that operations are carried out to control costs, maximising value, minimising future liabilities and maintaining the required standard.
You will be responsible for assisting the programme area Estimating team to ensure robust estimates align to scope and make allowance for risks and opportunities. You will work closely with the Procurement team, Construction team and Project team in preparing Subcontracts and procurement strategies and ensuring they reflect agreed scope. You will produce accurate live forecasting, considering the programme and reporting in accordance with the respective work breakdown structure / cost breakdown structure.
You will be responsible for ensuring actual costs are monitored and assessed. You will provide reports on actual costs vs. estimate and identifying underlying reasons for any variance & resolutions, highlight, challenge and resolve variance to latest plans.
You will ensure that all project team members (including site staff) understand the contractual arrangements, in order to satisfy Client & Partner organisation requirements. You will also ensure that proper records are kept & maintained so financial information for audits and cost assurance is readily available. You will need to liaise with the Project team to ensure any Contractual notifications required are issued in accordance with the Contract.
You will support delivery teams locally in Colchester and Whitlingham and the central commercial function based in Peterborough.
Do you hold a degree in Quantity Surveying or HNC / HND in Civil or Mechanical Engineering with specific QS / commercial management experience?
Do you have excellent IT skills?
Can you communicate with a wide range of audiences?
Are you results driven and keen to make a positive impact?
In return for your skills and expertise, we are offering a competitive benefits package, including the following!
- 25 days' annual leave plus eight days' bank holiday
- Non-contractual Annual Bonus
- Company Car, Car allowance or access to our Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
- Fuel Card
- Private Health Care and Health care Cash plan
- Matched Pension Scheme
- Remote working
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunities to progress in a successful multifaceted company
- Access to My Rewards which provides fantastic reductions on 1000’s of purchases including Mobile Phone, Utility bill & top retail brand discounts.
Our Vision
At Morrison Water Services, we're proud of our positive culture and commitment to safety. We believe in delivering a high performing, sustainable workforce that supports our clients effectively. People stay with our business because of the opportunities for growth and development, our inclusive culture, and our dedication to providing a safe and supportive work environment.
This is an opportunity for individuals who are looking to join an organisation that values integrity, safety, and diversity. For this role, we are seeking individuals who are committed to supporting our long-term goals and who embrace change and promote diversity. We believe that listening to our people, providing feedback, and keeping them informed about the direction of the business is essential to our continued success.
The Next Step...
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