Senior QS
Fusion People are looking for a Senior QS for an ongoing project in London:
Key responsibilities:
Cost Management & Reporting Prepare, monitor, and update project budgets, cost plans, and cash forecasts. Manage cost reporting including CVRs, value analysis where required. Evaluate actual costs vs. allowances and highlight variances early. Support monthly commercial applications and revenue forecasting.
Procurement & Supply Chain flow tracking, and earned value Prepare enquiries, evaluate supplier quotations, and produce procurement recommendations working alongside the design, pre-construction, and procurement teams. Procure subcontractors (civil works, pipe installation, welding, energy centre packages, M&E, insulation). Draft, negotiate, and administer subcontract orders and supply agreements. Ensure suppliers comply with specifications, standards, and DHN design requirements.
Contract Administration Administer NEC, JCT, or bespoke contracts across district heating schemes. Prepare, submit, and negotiate compensation events, variations, early warnings, and delay notices. Ensure all commercial activities comply with contractual obligations. Valuations & Applications Prepare monthly valuations and applications for payment to clients. Work with the project teams to measure completed works including heat mains, chambers, weld counts, plant installations, and HIU fit outs. Assess subcontractor applications, certify payments, and agree final accounts.
Risk, Change & Opportunity Management Identify, and quantify commercial risks and opportunities early in the project cycle. Maintain change registers and support project managers with commercial impact assessments and cost recovery scenarios. Recommend value Stakeholder Engagement engineering options and support optioneering studies. Work closely with designers, engineers, site teams, and commercial leadership. Attend project progress meetings and present commercial updates. Interface with clients, auditors, and local authorities as required. Records, Compliance & Governance Maintain accurate records including as-built quantities, plant logs, and daily site returns, and drive the use of Procore software. Ensure compliance with company governance, audit trails, and financial processes. Support internal and external audits linked to funding, sustainability criteria, or regulatory requirements. Collaboration & Leadership For candidates taking senior positions the ability to provide mentorship and guidance for more Junior members of the team is required Work with other areas of the business to identify, recommend and implement efficiancy improvements across all process.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Essential Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or Construction Management. Experience working as a QS on civil engineering, utilities, M&E, or district heating projects. Strong understanding of buried utilities, pipe installation, M&E systems, and construction sequencing. Good working knowledge of NEC and/or JCT forms of contract. Proficiency in cost-management tools (e.g., Excel, Cemar, or similar). Strong numerical, analytical, and negotiation skills.
Desirable Experience specifically in district heating, energy centres, or low-carbon infrastructure. Professional membership (RICS, ICES, CICES, CIOB). Knowledge of regulatory standards (CIBSE CP1 Heat Networks Code of Practice, UK heat network guidelines).
Remuneration and Info Remuneration banding: £350 Per Day An inclusive culture that promotes diversity.
If interested please apply with CV and follow up with a call to Gary at Fusion People Segensworth office for more info.
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