Quantity Surveyor | SA-Osborne Naval Shipyard
| Category: | Supply Chain |
| Position Type: | Permanent - Full Time |
| Attachments: | No File Attached |
| Application Close Date: | 29-Nov-2024 |
Job description
At BAE Systems Australia
Do interesting work that matters
Enjoy what you do
Be you
We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.
Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.
About the OPPORTUNITY
We currently have a newly created opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team based at our Osborne Naval Shipyard Offices, SA. We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and/or hybrid working.
You will be responsible for:
- Assessing supplier claims, calculating quantities of labour, materials and durations and supporting assessment of non-conformance.
- Support initial tendering, contract management and supplier disputes working with the contract managers to deliver to cost, schedule, quality and safety requirements of the business, which, through effective relationship and performance management, maximise value and minimise risk.
- Ensure commercial aspects of sub-contract accounts are managed from procurement to interim and final account agreement, in accordance with relevant contract terms and associated pricing option and/ or best practice.
- Establish and agree contractual programme, forecasting and reporting project commercial performance.
- Support the assessment of Contractor claims and payment valuations ensuring these are accurately assessed, challenged appropriately, certified and paid on time with the appropriate contractual notices and payment certificates.
- Assist regular progress and contract performance meetings to facilitate agreement of contractual changes whilst ensuring that the contractual timeframes are complied with, covering SHE, quality, risks and budget delivery and savings for assigned contracts.
- Work with key stakeholders to resolve issues as escalated through the Subcontractors, internal stakeholders or the Line of Business Production Subcontracts Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor.
- Accountable for monitoring accurate Contractor progress on site, carrying out accurate site and quantity measurements, and, where applicable, reporting over measure or cost adjustments required
About YOU
- Australia Citizen, eligible to obtain and maintain a defence security clearance (Essential).
- Demonstrated Quantity Surveying experience within a relevant sector.
- Experience in the delivery of services/ construction contracts, detailed understanding of optimal contracting and pricing routes.
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial discipline (desirable).
- Sound commercial skills and acumen with a proven capability in negotiations Demonstrable skills in managing production subcontracts including valuations, claims and disputes.
- Outstanding communication and time management skills.
- Sound understanding of standard Method of Measurement.
We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidate hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
About US
You will joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.
Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.
As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.
We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.
To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au
Clearances
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.
