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Senior QS

6 days ago

Newport

Rullion are looking to recruit for the following position : • Senior Quantity Surveyor, • Start Date : September 2026, • Duration : Untl End of October 2027, • Outside IR35, • £459.72 to £551.66 a day, • 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day - 07:30am and 17:30pm Core hours -Monday to Friday, • Onsite initially - once up and running Remote Based with alot of commuting to Hull + Hartlepool- This could be multiple times through the week. Senior Quantity Surveyor - Offshore Wind Turbine Package Location: Hull preassembly yard or Able Seaton preassembly yard Project: Offshore Wind Project - Wind Turbine Package Reports to: Senior Commercial Project Manager Role Overview The Senior Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in the commercial management and administration of the Wind Turbine Package within a major offshore wind project. The position will be responsible for monitoring, recording and reporting project commercial/contractual activities with a strong emphasis on claims management, Extension of Time (EOT) assessment support, and quantum substantiation. The role will primarily focus on the identification, tracking and substantiation of project events and their associated cost impacts, supporting both upstream claims towards the Client and downstream claims involving subcontractors and suppliers. Working closely with, Senior Commercial Project Manager, Contract Implementation Manager and Construction Managers, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will support cost tracking, allocation of project costs, and activity-based reporting to ensure clear visibility of costs associated with claim events and commercial risks. The position requires strong analytical capability and the ability to develop robust quantum evidence and cost narratives that support commercial positions. Key Responsibilities Commercial & Claims Management • Support the preparation, substantiation and management of upstream claims submitted to the Client and downstream claims involving subcontractors and suppliers., • Assist in the development and maintenance of Extension of Time (EOT) and compensation event records., • Develop robust quantum assessments and provide expert cost analysis to support claim preparation and negotiations., • Provide detailed cost substantiation and activity-based evidence to support commercial positions., • Identify, monitor and record project events that may give rise to commercial entitlement. Cost Management & Reporting • Track and maintain a comprehensive log of project activities, with particular focus on site activities and associated commercial impacts., • Allocate, record and monitor incoming costs against the appropriate activities, work packages and cost codes., • Prepare regular cost summaries, forecasts and activity-based cost reports., • Support cost tracking processes and maintain visibility of claim-related expenditure., • Assist with forecasting and trend analysis to identify potential cost risks and opportunities. Project Controls & Record Management • Coordinate closely with site management, logistics, package teams and finance functions to ensure accurate and timely project information is maintained., • Maintain clear, auditable and contract-compliant records supporting commercial and claim activities., • Ensure all project records are maintained in accordance with contractual obligations / internal procedures., • Support the development of commercial reporting tools and dashboards where required., • Contribute to project reviews and risk assessments. Stakeholder Management • Work collaboratively with project team members and key stakeholders across the project organisation., • Support commercial discussions with internal and external stakeholders where required., • Liaise with subcontractors and package teams regarding cost and claim matters. Qualifications & Experience Essential • Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline., • Demonstrable experience in quantity surveying, commercial management or cost management within construction, infrastructure, energy or major project environments., • Significant experience in claims management, cost tracking and commercial reporting., • Strong understanding of Extension of Time (EOT) mechanisms and claims processes., • Experience preparing and supporting quantum assessments and detailed cost substantiation., • Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail., • Ability to analyse complex project information and convert data into meaningful commercial insights., • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills., • Ability to work independently within a fast-paced and dynamic project environment. Desirable • Chartered Quantity Surveyor status or membership of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)., • Experience within offshore wind, renewables, marine construction or major infrastructure projects., • Experience working on EPC, EPCI or large-scale package delivery contracts., • Knowledge of FIDIC and/or other standard forms of contract., • Experience supporting formal dispute resolution or claims processes. This role is suited to an experienced Quantity Surveyor with strong claims and quantum expertise who can provide robust commercial support in a complex offshore wind environment while ensuring project events and cost impacts are accurately captured, substantiated and translated into clear commercial positions. PPE provided by client . H&S on site and first day induction. Hazards associated with site such as trips slips and falls. If available please submit CV and a member of the team will be in touch. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants. JBRP1_UKTJ

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