QS / Project Procurement Manager

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)

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.