Location
Central London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Costain are working with Thames Water on a variety of water and wastewater projects and have fantastic opportunities for individuals to join our growing AMP8 delivery team, working predominantly across the Thames Valley and Thames South regions. There is a mix of projects ranging from smaller capital maintenance to large civil new build schemes. At Costain, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

Responsibilities
Undertake the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence. Ensure contractual and commercial risks and opportunities are identified to the Contract Leader. Prepare and agree applications for payment or the assessment and preparation of payment certificates. Maintain registers of variations, delay, extension times and claims. Comply with and consistently implement the Company's commercial policies and procedures. Assist with preparation of monthly progress valuations and claims for work completed. Produce pre-contract tender negotiations and reports where necessary. Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and Contract Leader reports. Review value management and advise on risk management. Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer, and finalise/close out supply chain contracts. Plan and implement change management and cost control. Maintain awareness of the different construction contracts in current use. Ensure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of Contract Leader or Project Manager.

Experience
Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen. Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working. Extensive experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution. Extensive experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and ability to collate information, prepare reports, payment certificates, interim financial reports and closeout reports. Extensive experience of drafting effective contractual correspondence and facilitating collaborative solutions. Proven negotiating and team-working skills with the ability to motivate and lead a team. Strong analytical skills. Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge. Confidence and ability to assert influence.

About you
Motivated and confident individual with strong leadership and communication skills. Able to work collaboratively within a team and manage multiple priorities effectively. Committed to maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental awareness.

Qualifications
Holds an RICS or CICES accredited degree.