We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.  We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
 
People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. 
 
In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programs, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
 
Work-life balance and flexibility are key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity 

Due to growth in the current portfolio within Decarbonisation Solutions a division of Infrastructure & Asset Solutions (I&AS) and Defence & Asset Solutions (D&AS) We have an exciting opportunity for Quantity Surveyor’s of all levels to join our client facing team supporting projects across a number of existing and new Projects around the country however the successful candidates will become part of a respected and ambitious team working from our Humber facility within Decarbonisation Solutions to support the growth and sustainability of the performance unit moving forward. I&AS is offering a truly fantastic opportunity which will allow the successful individual to be involved across multiple client sectors from inception through to final delivery.

The Commercial function within the Decarbonisation Solutions provides support to the Commercial and Procurement teams, as well as the wider personnel outside of the Commercial function, with a full range of pre- and post-contract commercial services.  

The candidate will be required to develop a close working relationship with the project teams, finance, sales departments and both Clients’ and Subcontractors’ representatives. They will be able to demonstrate suitable technical qualities for the role, such as an excellent understanding of construction contracts and the importance of adhering to the principles of good contract management. A detailed knowledge of a variety of construction methods and experience in a variety of projects is preferable, but not essential.

The role will require engagement on multiple projects initially supporting the Commercial Manager with client/main contract activities as well as taking ownership of procurement and management of subcontractors from project commencement through to delivery and completion. As such, the candidate will be expected to undertake travel to the various project locations to execute the works on an as-required basis.

The role offers significant progression opportunities, developing from an initial supporting role on larger projects to whole project accountability in a commercial capacity.

Based primarily at our Barton upon Humber office with regular attendance on local Humber and Yorkshire-based client sites as well as on numerous sites and Amentum offices around the UK. Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager on a day-to-day basis.

Roles and Responsibilities: 

Include but not limited to the following: 

• Work with the Commercial Manager in ensuring consistency and best practice ways of working across the business unit to achieve continuous improvement.

• Take commercial lead on projects, developing relationships with client teams to deliver contract requirements effectively

• Execution of NEC3/4 forms of contract, including preparation of applications for payment, tracking pricing and implementation of change, supporting drafting of early warnings and providing contractual support and guidance to the project management team. Provide support for Project Controls and Cost Engineers to submit cost reports for review by the Commercial Manager, to enable the utilisation of the data for cost forecasts, revenue, and gross margin assumptions/submissions.

• Ensure Sub-Contract arrangements are put in place when required using the NEC suite of Contract Documents.

• Ensure correct administrative processes are put in place for management of these Sub-Contracts, paying attention to change controls, early warning, compensation events, changes to the scope of works and payment.

• Maintain effective, accurate cost control, registers of variations, delay, extension of time, early warnings, and claims.

• Support the development of less experienced commercial team members.

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Suitably qualified and experienced in Quantity Surveying or similar Commercial roles.

• Excellent working knowledge of Construction Contracts, ideally with a specific focus on the NEC forms of contract.

• •    Background in either Engineering, Oil & Gas or Water / Utilities Sectors.

• Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail.

• Understanding of planning methodology, cost forecasting and reporting, cost control, cost risk management, contract documentation preparation and contract administration.

• Ability to communicate confidently and work well under pressure.

• •    Hands-on with a can-do attitude, excellent work ethic, and the ability to work within a team and autonomously.

• Flexible with working hours.

• Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programmes.

Any offer of employment will be strictly subject to the relevant security requirements for the role being met. This means that you will need to have, or be able to obtain, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance and either Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. The security clearance process may require non-British nationals or dual nationals (i.e. those with British and another nationality) to be subject to additional evaluation, depending on nationalities held and the nature of the work to be carried out.

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.  
 
We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.
 
We are committed to offering a career within one company and recognise the exceptional talent we have in our people.  As our business evolves, we want to inspire and empower you to develop your career so you too can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.
 
Work-life balance and flexibility are key focus areas. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.
 
We’re invested in you and your success, and we value the transferable skills you can bring to a new role. We want to support you in expanding and diversifying your experience so you can develop your career and help deliver the boldest solutions in a changing world. 
 
As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact michael.oliver@global.amentum.com
 
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If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.
 

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.