About The RoleMorrison Water Services is proud to announce our new framework within Southern Water, park of a transformative £3.7.....
About The Role
Morrison Water Services is proud to announce our new framework within Southern Water, park of a transformative £3.7 billion capital delivery programme set to revolutionise water and wastewater management for potentially a 12 Year Framework (7+5).
As Southern Waters Infrastructure Strategic Delivery Partner for Clean & Wastewater, we will be responsible for the Design & Build of major infrastructure projects. This extensive programme covers the entire Southern Water Services region including the Isle of Wight. The clean water infrastructure programme will require upgrading existing assets and installing new assets to reduce leakage and usage across the region. The wastewater programme will support Southern Water Services, in protecting & improving the environment for their communities and customers. Ensuring healthy rivers and seas, through growth, enhancement and sustainability, with a focus on carbon reduction and social value.
With plans to significantly increase activities during AMP8, to continue into AMP9, this is a unique opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic and impact environment. Join us in delivering cutting-edge solutions and shaping the future of water infrastructure. Start your journey with Morrison Water Services today and build a career that makes a difference.
Morrison Water Services is recruiting for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to work on our Southern Water contract in Falmer.
As the Managing Quantity Surveyor your responsibilities will include:
General
- Efficiently manage all commercial aspects of the Project and maintain regular liaison with all stakeholders.
Team Management & Development
- Assist with the recruitment and staffing structure/ utilisation for direct reports.
- Assist in building a team, manage the development of personal plans, establishment of objectives/targets for all direct reports and monitor on an ongoing basis - maintain performance.
- Delegation of appropriate work to all staff, whilst maintaining accountability.
- Ensure the site teams adheres to group procedures and governance.
Commercial Service Delivery
- Collate, analysis & challenge Cost/Value Reports and forecasts as required, implement required actions.
- Design and implement a commercial strategy for their portfolio and tenders with the assistance of their functional manager
- Ensure that the Commercial Practitioners administer the contracts correctly in a timely and professional manner.
- Identify, mitigate and manage risk & opportunities for the portfolio of work.
- Assist with the development and training of Commercial Practitioners including supervisor / mentor / counsellor role for staff undertaking their APC or equivalent.
- Encourage and develop a culture of contractual & commercial awareness on all projects.
- Be responsible, where required, to ensure that a review of all of the contractual obligations and commercial risks is carried out prior to the submission of tenders.
- Assist in maximising of cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans for all projects.
- Identification and advice upon of insurance related issues, including PI.
- Ensuring a margin improvement plan exists on each project.
- Assist in work winning duties as required, including proactive release of team members and attendance at Client Presentations for Tender Interviews
- Ensuring optimum performance of commercial team for the portfolio of work, undertaking constant reviewing for margin gains in efficiency and timely resource forecasting.
- Ability to handle Client disputes, with assistance.
- Ensure that the outturn costs on the projects are monitored on a monthly basis through a detailed bottom up resourced and costed forecast maintained.
- Undertake any other work as required of you by the Commercial Director.
Corporate Development
- Collate, analysis & challenge Cost/Value Reports and forecasts as required, implement required actions.
- Design and implement a commercial strategy for their portfolio and tenders with the assistance of their functional manager
- Ensure that the Commercial Practitioners administer the contracts correctly in a timely and professional manner.
- Identify, mitigate and manage risk & opportunities for the portfolio of work.
- Assist with the development and training of Commercial Practitioners including supervisor / mentor / counsellor role for staff undertaking their APC or equivalent.
- Encourage and develop a culture of contractual & commercial awareness on all projects.
- Be responsible, where required, to ensure that a review of all of the contractual obligations and commercial risks is carried out prior to the submission of tenders.
- Assist in maximising of cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans for all projects.
- Identification and advice upon of insurance related issues, including PI.
- Ensuring a margin improvement plan exists on each project.
- Assist in work winning duties as required, including proactive release of team members and attendance at Client Presentations for Tender Interviews
- Ensuring optimum performance of commercial team for the portfolio of work, undertaking constant reviewing for margin gains in efficiency and timely resource forecasting.
- Ability to handle Client disputes, with assistance.
- Ensure that the outturn costs on the projects are monitored on a monthly basis through a detailed bottom up resourced and costed forecast maintained.
- Undertake any other work as required of you by the Commercial Director.
Skills & Knowledge Requirements
- Full Driving License
- HND/Degree qualification
- CSCS at appropriate level.
- Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent.
- Behaviour training experience - desirable
- 5 years post qualification experience - desirable
- Commercially astute with substantially proven experience within a commercial role in the Construction Industry.
- Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract and Standard Methods of Measurement.
- Understanding of programming techniques and project controls.
- Proven Management Skills
- Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint).l
Personal Qualities/Attributes
- Assess information within normal areas of responsibility; question evidence and findings in order to highlight and communicate issues.
- Makes considered analysis of data in order to assess risk and gains and make viable conclusions.
- Listen attentively and adopt appropriate styles to ensure understanding. Others should relate to them with ease. Ensure business goals are communicated throughout the team. Run effective team meetings ensuring contribution from all group members.
- Be aware that customer and supplier standards must be met within time and cost constraints. Have a thorough awareness of customer’s needs and opportunities.
- See change as an opportunity and identify barriers to change and look to bring people on board.
- Demonstrate a rational approach to decision making, assessing data within laid down guidelines; Discuss problems / issues and suggest possible solutions. Identify root causes of problems and apply a variety of methods to find solutions.
- Be able to work systematically within clear guidelines / set goals and strive to achieve required results consistently. Set clear and appropriate goals which focus on project and wider business targets.
- Identify potential in others. Motivate others to take responsibility for their personal development. Develop team capabilities and remove barriers to employee development.
- Lead and motivate others from the front and continually strive to improve performance. Give recognition for good performance.
- Be willing and have the desire to improve on current situations. Create an environment that promotes new ideas which add value to the organisation.
- Be clear what needs to be achieved and how to direct resources toward strategic and commercial priorities. Be able to step back from detail to take an overview of complex situations, while maintaining long-term perspective. Translate business goals into clear team and individual objectives.
- Treat people at all levels with respect and show that you value the contributions of others.
What’s in it for you?
- Matched Pension Scheme
- Company Car or Car allowance with Fuel Card or Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme with Fuel Card
- Hybrid Working
- Private Health Care and Health care Cash plan (family level)
- 25 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policy
- Access to My Rewards which provides fantastic reductions on 1000’s of purchases including Mobile Phone, Utility bill & top retail brand discounts.
Our Vision
At Morrison Water Services, we're proud of our positive culture and commitment to safety. We believe in delivering a high performing, sustainable workforce that supports our clients effectively. People stay with our business because of the opportunities for growth and development, our inclusive culture, and our dedication to providing a safe and supportive work environment.
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About The Company
M Group Services delivers a range of essential infrastructure services within the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors in the UK & Ireland. We have built and maintained relationships with our clients over a number of years and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency and customer service. We are committed to profitable growth both organically and through acquisitions. M Group Services, a trusted employer to over 10,000 skilled specialists working from 240 locations, operates a divisional structure aligned with its end markets.
At M Group Services we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We work hard to build and maintain inclusive environments and develop a culture where our people feel included and valued.
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