Job Description

About the Trust

We're one of the UK's biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you?



Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year.

Job Title:

Quantity Surveyor

Advertised Salary:

40,000 - 45,200 + car cash allowance (5,100 p.a.) + benefits

Location:

Remote, with regular travel across our regional networks required. See our canal network here: (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network).



We are one of the UK's biggest charities and what we do is possible because of the many different people and organisations make it work - from our grant from Government, fees from boat owners and businesses, our investment and commercial income, lottery funds, corporate and local authority partnerships, and donations from the public, including their volunteer time.



We have a vacancy for a self-motivated Quantity Surveyor to assist in the delivery of our Dredging, Professional Services Contract (PSC) and Ground Investigations (GI) Framework Contracts in England and Wales.



We have a busy and ambitious commercial function and are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to assist within our Commercial & Contracts Team in providing an independent, expert resource to oversee the commercial aspects of contracts across the Trust. The Trust has a diverse and dynamic workforce and offers a great working culture. It carries out circa 7m on dredging, 2m on PSC and 2m on GI.



The majority of these are delivered under the NEC3 and NEC4 (ECC all options with a focus on A, D & E, ECSC and PSC) Forms of Contract through our Framework Suppliers, for which this role will assist the delivery teams in their delivery, as well as from time to time, dealing with our in-house delivery team and other contracts under various other forms of contract. We aim to ensure that the Trust ascertains value for money, and to protect the Trust and individuals within it from adverse risk.



Location & coverage

Our Quantity Surveyor will be offered on a remote working basis, with a requirement to attend our main hub spaces as and when required for team working and collaborative meetings. Travel throughout the regional waterway network will also be expected to enable site visits, liaise with team members, and to assess/conduct necessary improvements.



The allocation of hub will be based on your home location. Our current main hubs are: Leeds, Ellesmere Port, Burnley, Newark, Birmingham, Hatton (Warwick), Milton Keynes, Gloucester, London.



The regularity & flexibility of travel will be discussed further at interview stage.

See our canal network here:

(https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network).



About the role

As our Quantity Surveyor, you will be a self-motivated individual engaged in providing a high standard of commercial expertise and support to deliver best commercial value from all Dredging, PSC and GI contracts. You will be carrying out commercial assessment of framework price submissions, compensation events and supporting in any other commercial or contractual aspects of the framework. You will also assist the Procurement Team with tender reviews and recommendations. You will report to a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the Commercial & Contracts Team.



In this role, you will support the Delivery Team ensuring that the Trust drives best value from its suppliers and manages risk in accordance with the Contract.

Key accountabilities:

To ensure that the Trust's Governance and Commercial roles are met to a high standard. Assist the Framework Manager and Project Managers in the administration of all Contracts. Initiates and implements post contract supply development with internal and external partners. Review of Contract Price Submissions to ensure compliance to the Contract. Assist in the evaluation of Compensation Event quotations to ensure contract compliance. Assist in the Application for Payment process for all Frameworks. To assist as and when required to provide contract and commercial support to the Procurement Team and Contract Managers/Service Managers in undertaking the re-tendering of existing Contracts. Carry out Final Account reviews and Audits in accordance with an Audit Programme, conduct audits and publish results to the Commercial & Contracts Manager. Support the various teams with the KPI assessments on a monthly/annual basis on relevant KPI's within all Contracts and report to the Commercial & Contracts Manager and relevant Contract Manager. Negotiate and agree new Star/Derived Rates on all Framework Contracts. Manage a Star/Derived Rate database with the various contractors and take responsibility for the management and updating of all Schedules of Rates for the various Contracts. Assist when required with the administration of annual inflation and rebates for all Contracts. Use commercial and contractual experience to ensure the Trust is not exposed to unnecessary contractual risk. Always display the Trust values and behaviours. Ensuring that diversity and inclusion are integrated into all aspects of Trust life and promoting inclusion by challenging behaviour, practices, actions, or decisions that are counter to the objectives of the Trust's policies and values.

About you

You will be a highly organised individual who self manages effectively to deliver to agreed deadlines. Collaboration and teamwork are how you do business and you care about the necessity for accuracy of administration.

Essential:

NEC3/4 Contract experience. Proven track record / training. Educated to degree level (B.Sc. or M.Sc.) in Quantity Surveying. Proven post graduate experience as a Quantity Surveyor. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven track record. Proven track record of successful contract negotiation. Highly organised and strong administration - paying attention to detail matters to you. Excellent communication skills - you are an effective communicator and have experience training or sharing best practice developing team members to a heightened understanding.

Desirable:

Professional Qualification RICS, CICES. Knowledge of other Contract Options ICE, JCT.

To apply:

click on the "Apply for this job" button and follow the process - complete the application form & upload current CV.



If you have any questions about the role please contact CRT.recruitment@canalrivertrust.org.uk



What we offer

In addition to your annual base salary of 40,000 - 45,200, we also offer Car Cash Allowance (425 per month), a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, and numerous other employee benefits, including several salary sacrifice benefits we are also open to flexible working arrangements. These include:

Competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, where we will double your contribution to a maximum of 10%. 25 days paid holiday (plus paid Bank Holidays), increasing to 30 days after 5 years. Home working status with 'hub' facilities available should you need the flexibility to work outside of home. Annual 200 personal learning & growth award to spend on any learning related activity after 1 years service. Free access to specialist counselling on a range of issues, e.g. health, financial, well-being and domestic matters. Access to a range of employee benefits including store discounts, boating holiday discounts and holiday purchase scheme. 2 days paid volunteering leave per annum, allowing you to volunteer for a local community project etc. Free fishing facilities across our canal network.

We care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do as a Trust. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.



All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job.



At the Trust, we empower our people to flow and thrive both on and off the water. Our colleagues enjoy a variety of benefits that enhance their lives while working in a place that positively impacts others. We take pride in our people, protecting heritage and preserving wildlife, and we're all about the future of our colleagues and the future generations who love and use our network. Inspired by people, we harness the different ways of working and thinking, ensuring our teams grow and reach their full potential.



Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive.

Find out more about us on our website:

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us