Quantity Surveyor in Swindon

About us

Sinewave was founded in 2015 with a clear mission from the very start - everything that we do will always be a power for good. Since then, we have gone from a living room start up to a leading force within the energy transformation sector.  Not bad, eh!

We are on a mission to help power the future more sustainably. But don't just take our word for it we are the only B-Corp Certified ICP in the world. 

The role

We are looking for an  experienced Quantity Survey to take ownership of the commercial management of key contracts. This is a hands-on role where you will be part of the commercial team that will help deliver the growth strategy for the business. You will be involved in all stages from estimating & bids, through to completion of each project.

An idea of what you'll be doing:    

• Working with and supporting the Project Managers on a daily basis, to ensure projects are meeting commercial and financial targets (payment terms, JCT/NEC etc)
  




• Contributing to regular and accurate reporting to the key stakeholders CVRs, Cash Flow, Weekly Updates etc
  




• Assisting in and carry out valuations for the purpose of initial, interim and final payment applications
  




• Assess and monitor payments for sub-contractor and supplier accounts in line with the agreed subcontracts and to align with any upstream contractual requirements
  




• Identify, notify, value and agree change (variations, compensation events, claims) flagging to the business where the agreed cost and consequential GP may be impacted.
  




• Work with the Commercial Contract Manager to maximise the recovery of all contractual entitlements.
  




• Attending monthly project review and CVR meetings with the Project Manager
  




• Assisting the Project Manager in a timely and complete handover of projects to the Design and Construction teams
  




• Actively leading and participating in the creation and adjustment of processes, documentation and working templates, where necessary, including effective rollout for future projects.
  

When you join you will go through our top-notch induction and onboarding process and have opportunities to develop further through our in-house training academy.

You'll have a proven track record of:

• B uilding strong and collaborative relationships with both internal and external clients and supplier counterparts
  
• Managing project budgets - profit and loss and providing regular commercial forecasts
  Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to use own initiative as well as work collaboratively as part of a team.
  
• Proven track record of effectively managing both contracts and tenders.
  
• Ability to work with multiple teams at any one time.  
  
• Understanding of the Project life cycle, from ownership to completion.
  
• Ability to track delivery against contracted scope of works.
  

You'll already have experience & qualifications in:        

• Experience with NEC & JCT contracts and their workings.
  
• Technical or Commercial degree is preferable. 
  
• At least 3 years in a similar role with similar responsibilities. 
  
• Technical understanding of project delivery and pricing within MV/HV works. 
  
• The use of Productivity and Collaboration Software such as Microsoft Office, 
  
• Microsoft Teams, SharePoint etc. across multiple platforms such a s smart phones, tablets, laptops etc.
  

In return for everything you can bring, we can offer you an exciting place to work with a welcoming and friendly workforce.      We are a fast-growing, dynamic business and even as our team grows in number, maintaining our company culture is important to us. We want to keep the feeling of being part of a small business alive, no matter how big we get.

Whether you’re based in the HQ in Swindon, field based, or working from home we have a lot to offer:    

• The usual stuff      - along with a competitive salary, life assurance, we provide enhanced pension contributions matching 5% as standard.  
  




• 25days + Bank Holidays as standard      – ensuring you have time to spend with family and friends 
  




• Private Medical      - We hope you’ll never need it, but just in case. We offer a fully comprehensive medical scheme that can extend to your family as well.  
  




• Sinewave Academy      - Our academy is dedicated to providing you with all the tools and training needed to power your career.  
  




• SinewaveWorx -  Our bespoke perks platform getting you discounts and cash back at loads of high street retailers. 
  

  Our perks list is as long as our arm, want to know more please check out   here.

Join us

If you think this is the right role for you and you want to be a part of #TeamSinewave, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with a copy of your CV and brief covering letter explaining why this is the role for you.   

Sinewave is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. All applications will be reviewed and decisions will be made on merits alone.