Quantity Surveyor (12 month contract)

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Main purpose of position

Currently we are looking for a Quantity Surveyor, in Bacau Romania to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future.

As our Quantity Surveyor, you will successfully conduct contractor tenders against bill of quantities, site progress measurement and follow up of contracts in accordance with the corporate standards, policies and procedures.

You will assist the contract representatives with the pro-active administration to secure the cost, time and quality as envisaged in the contracts

Project location – Comuna Buciumi, Judetul Bacau

Main responsibilities 

• Follow the guidelines and prescribed structures as outlined by the operating system.
• Provide continuous input towards improvement and optimisation of the operating system.
• Successfully implement the operating system throughout the development, structuring and execution phase of the Project.
• Assist to prepare tender documents with the input of engineering, quality, HSE and other relevant departments in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Commercial assessment of tenders and alignment of bills of quantities
• Participate in tender clarification meetings.
• Assist in preparing contracts for major purchases, consultants and construction, but with predominate focus on construction packages.

Management of contracts

• Assist with drafting contract correspondence, variation orders and notices in accordance with the contract.
• Maintain a contract register depicting correspondence in and out, variations, contract risks and final account details.
• Ensure that Work Package Manager and Project Manager is kept abreast of critical topics that have the potential to affect time, cost or quality.
• Attend internal and external progress meetings in coordination with the project manager.
• Conduct progress measurements for payment certification.
• Settle site disputes on quantities and minor contract issues.
• Keep contractor relations and correspondence open and clear.
• Liaise with Project Controller and set up a system to ensure all Contract changes are traceable from start to finish so that an auditable trail is available.
• Receive and check invoices, prepare payment certificates in accordance with the contracts.
• Prepare final account agreements.

Qualifications and competencies 

• B.Sc. QS (Hons), Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• 5+ years’ Construction Contract Administration experience with the FIDIC suite of contracts in companies with strong procurement and Supply Chain Management practices
• Proven track record in affecting contract savings
• Comprehensive knowledge of: Contracts suites, NEC, GCC and FIDIC
• EPC Contractors scope
• EPC Contractors Schedule and the activities and deliverable
• Language: fluent both written and spoken in English and Romanian language

Additional information: Should be available and accustomed to travel

Must be able to work extended hours

Must be adaptable to work in an open plan environment

Personal characteristics

It is part of every employee’s term of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhering to our company values which are:

Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, share information in an open and honest way

Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritize and work independently

Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust

Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

We offer

Scatec is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference. 

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business needs.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.