Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager - Nuclear (SC Cleared)

Job: Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager - Nuclear (SC Clearance Required) Location: Derby (near to train station) - 2 days on site every other week, the rest worked from home (some flexibility might be considered) Rate: Up to £70.00/hr Umbrella rate + travel, accommodation and subsistence Status: Contract - Inside IR35 with good long-term possibility (37.5 hours/week) Start: October 2026 onwards (reasonable notice would be acceptable)

Morson Edge are currently assisting our major client in their search for a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager with NEC4 experience, as well as a proven background supporting large regulated industry projects / contracts / framework, to support the construction of a number of large buildings which will form part of a key UK nuclear industry development / manufacturing programme. Proven experience of writing contracts is essential, as well as handling commercial challenges and queries is essential. The individual will need to be able to face-up to the client, maning sure that they are covered contractually. Additional responsibilities will include preparing applications for payment/invoices and handling commercial challenges / queries The role will require attendance at the client's office in Derby 2 days every 2 weeks, with the rest worked from home. Some flexibility in these arrangements might be considered for the right candidate. Candidates should possess valid SC level security clearance. Summary

Contract Context: Engineering design services delivered under NEC Professional Services Contract (PSC), Option G - Cost Reimbursable Role Context: Commercial Lead across allocated Task Orders, from contract formation through to final accounting. Will be responsible for managing packages with a ususal value of £5-10m Role Purpose The Senior Commercial Manager ensures Task Orders are set up, managed, monitored and closed out in full compliance with the NEC PSC Option G requirements. The role focuses on cost control, change management, forecasting, and supporting accurate, auditable final accounts.

Key Responsibilities & Activities

Contract Formation & Task Order Set Up

- Preparation of Task Order commercial documentation, including contract price and assumptions. - Challenge cost estimates, resource schedules and task planning produced by the Project Team. - Allocating the Earned Profit to interim milestones and outcome-based milestones. - Ensure internal approval processes are followed prior to Task Order submission. Cost Management & Cost Capture

- Monitor and collate actual resource usage, cost data and timesheet information against each Task Order. - Maintain accurate cost journals, expenditure logs and substantiation packs in accordance with Defined Cost requirements. - Ensure the correct people rates are applied and tracked. - Validate costs prior to application for payment, ensuring correct rates, expenses and OHP percentages. - Produce and submit the monthly AfP ensuring this has been checked by the lead prior to submission. - Help ensure that Cost Reimbursable rules are followed (in line with the schedule of cost components matrix) and auditable records are maintained. - Track disallowed costs and report as required. Change Control & Early Warnings

- Identification and recording of Early Warnings and risk impacts. - Draft Compensation Event notifications, quotations and supporting evidence. - Drive pro-active change control minimising any Compensation Event Notifications and Quotations being overdue. - Produce weekly/monthly CEMAR statistics for Project Controls. Provide further reports on an ad hoc basis to the PROPEL Commercial Lead. - Monitor outstanding Compensation Events and update registers in coordination with the Commercial Lead escalating those necessary as required. - Gather cost and programme data to support timely submission of CE assessments - in conjunction with Project Controls. - Attend change board meetings as required. - Prepare CE kick off slides. Forecasting & Financial Reporting

- Prepare regular financial forecasting including out turn cost and monthly projections. - Prepare internal and client-facing commercial reports and dashboards. - Track Task Order performance against budgets, milestones and key deliverables, updating monthly report as required - Highlight variances, emerging risks and cost trends to the Commercial Lead. Liaise with Project Controls to understand reasons for the variances. Supplier & Subconsultant Cost Support (if applicable) - Reviewing supplier/subconsultant invoices for compliance with contract terms. - Track supplier costs against budgets and ensure alignment with Task Order allowances. - Preparation of back to back Compensation Events or variations to suppliers. Audit, Assurance & Compliance

- Ensure that all cost records, timesheets and expenses meet NEC Defined Cost and audit requirements. - Support external and internal audits by preparing data packs and cost evidence. - Assist in maintaining adherence to corporate governance, procurement and quality procedures. - Ensure time management systems are up to date and accurate. Final Accounting & Close Out

- Preparation of final account submissions for each Task Order, including full cost breakdown and reconciliation. - Compile final substantiation files, cost evidence, fee assessments and CE summaries. - Support lessons learned, performance reviews and commercial close-out reports. Other

- Attend all project meetings alongside Commercial Lead. - Monitor performance of X20 incentives, using X20 excel workbook with RAG status. - Coach and mentor AQS - Client stakeholder management

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