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Quantity Surveyor / Project Procurement Manager

  • Location: Swindon, SN5 6PB
  • Salary: Open to offers
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted 3 days ago

  • Sector: Renewables
  • Contact: Dannielle Riley
  • Contact Email: dannielle.riley@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 01942 323277
  • Start Date: 10 April 2025
  • Expiry Date: 11 May 2025
  • Job Ref: V-234848
 
Job Title: Quantity Surveyor / Project Procurement Manager
 
Duration: 8 months with scope for extension
 
Location: Swindon
 
Reference Number: NA
 
Rate: Open to negotiation (Ltd, CIS or Umbrella)

Our client, who is one of the UKs leading companies in the field of renewable energy, are looking for either a QS or Project Procurement professional to work on a contract basis in their offices in Swindon.

Scope of Duties
  • Optimise supply chain measures for innovative projects in the development, construction and/ or operational phases.
  • Develop and execute sourcing, tender assessment, contract negotiation and contract execution strategies.
  • Develop, negotiate and apply appropriate contract terms and conditions to suit project activities.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive understanding / knowledge of supply chain in identified market sectors.
  • Lead highly complex negotiations with external suppliers and represent RWETI when meeting/negotiating with senior internal and external stakeholders.
  • Optimising the price vs performance ratio and leverage market synergies.
  • Claim and deviation management throughout project execution phase.
  • Contract management across a variety of contract forms (MF/1, NEC4, FIDIC)
  • Ensure that commercial project issues are addressed in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Establish and maintain strong working / strategic relationships with project team and relevant business stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the creation and operation of project procurement initiatives / continuous improvement.
  • Frequent travel to projects sites required (mostly within the UK).
Here’s what you’ll need:
  • Qualified Quantity Surveyor (RICS).
  • Expected to have significant experience in construction/infrastructure or complex procurement projects (electricity generation sector is a bonus).
  • Proven capability / skills in complex CAPEX & OPEX negotiations and contract management during project execution.
  • Highly motivated and possess strong interpersonal skills; candidates should be capable of operating to tight timescales with the minimum of guidance and be able to communicate effectively at all levels of the business.
  • Ability to influence and manage across multiple international cultures and a geographically diverse portfolio.
  • Ability to influence and manage across multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Internationally oriented, fully committed, flexible and ready to travel to meet the business requirements.
  • Very good communication skills in English required with German and Dutch seen as an added benefit.
 
 

 


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