About Highview Power

Highview Power is a small but growing global organisation who are leading the way towards a cleaner, more efficient and secure energy future.

Our proprietary long duration, zero emissions energy storage system utilises cryogenic technology and surplus electricity; at times of low demand/low cost, to make liquid air which can be stored and later converted back into energy and released into the grid, at times of high demand/high cost.

This award-winning technology has been dubbed as "the missing link" to making Renewable Green Energy sources a more resilient, reliable and cost-effective option when compared with traditional fossil fuel alternatives.

Contract summary

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will provide services to and will be part of a major, commercial-scale construction project to build a long-duration energy storage facility in Carrington, Manchester.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of two key contractors operating under NEC forms of contract and various critical subcontract packages. The contractor is responsible for performing remeasurement of works, assessing payment applications, assessing variations and managing change, risk and opportunity management, final account resolution, etc.

Scope of work

• Oversee and manage the commercial aspects of two key contractors operating under NEC forms of contract and various critical subcontract packages, ensuring compliance with all contractual terms and conditions.
• Conduct regular site visits and proactively monitor contractor and subcontractor progress, identifying any potential variations or scope changes and communicating them in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all variations, scope changes, and associated impacts on cost, time, and quality are appropriately documented, assessed and approved.
• Perform remeasurement of works in accordance with contractual provisions, ensuring the timely capture of accurate quantities.
• Ensure all measurement activities are recorded accurately and contemporaneously, maintaining proper documentation for all changes to the project scope.
• Assist in the identification, assessment, and management of commercial and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and submit remeasurement schedules reflecting changes in scope, progress, or design.
• Review and assess interim invoices and payment applications from contractors and subcontractors.
• Ensure accurate valuation of works completed and certification of payments in accordance with the contract terms.
• Issue payment certificates and facilitate timely processing of payments in compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Ensure that any disputes related to invoicing or payments are resolved promptly, minimizing any project delays.
• Prepare and manage interim and final accounts, ensuring the timely resolution of all payments, claims, and variations.

• A minimum of 10 years' experience in a senior quantity surveying (or equivalent contracts) with extensive experience in managing commercial aspects of large-scale, complex construction projects. Experience on energy or infrastructure projects, particularly in NEC4 contracts, is highly desirable
• A degree in Quantity Surveying and/or chartered status with RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or other relevant professional body
• In-depth understanding and experience with NEC4 forms of contract and their application in large-scale projects
• Strong ability to manage and control project budgets, payments, variations, and account settlements

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Highview Power is a small but growing global organisation who are leading the way towards a cleaner, more efficient and secure energy future.

Our proprietary long duration, zero emissions energy storage system utilises cryogenic technology and surplus electricity; at times of low demand/low cost, to make liquid air which can be stored and later converted back into energy and released into the grid, at times of high demand/high cost.

This award-winning technology has been dubbed as "the missing link" to making Renewable Green Energy sources a more resilient, reliable and cost-effective option when compared with traditional fossil fuel alternatives.

Highview Power value their employees and are committed to creating a positive, inspiring and inclusive working environment.

About the role & Team

The Project Commercial Manager will report to the Contracts and Procurement Commercial Director and will be part of a major, commercial-scale construction project to build a long-duration energy storage facility in Carrington, Manchester.

The Project Commercial Manager will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of the project. This would include ensuring the effective management of two key contractors operating under NEC forms of contract, overseeing the procurement of various subcontracts critical to the success of the project, and managing the day-to-day activities of a diverse team of commercial resources.

Responsibilities of the role

Contractor Management:

• Lead the commercial management of two construction contractors (Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation construction works and Civil works) operating under NEC forms of contract.
• Monitor contractor performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, timelines, and quality standards.
• Review and make recommendations to the senior project leadership team on early warnings, compensation events, project manager instructions, etc.
• Manage the variation process, change orders, and ensure disputes are minimized and resolved effectively.
• Oversea and manage the payment application process, including accurate progress measurement and timely issuance of payment certifications, payless notices, etc.

Subcontract Procurement:

• Oversee the procurement process for various specialist subcontracts, including but not limited to HV and LV connections, E-house construction, modularised PARs, jetty construction, logistics management, etc.
• Develop and execute subcontract procurement strategies, ensuring all subcontract packages are tendered, negotiated, and awarded in a timely manner and in accordance with company procedures.
• Ensure that subcontractors meet project timelines, quality standards, and health & safety requirements.
• Oversea and manage the subcontract payment application process, including accurate progress measurement and timely issuance of payment certifications, payless notices, etc.

Team Leadership & Resource Management:

• Recruit, lead and oversee a multidisciplinary commercial team, including a Subcontract Lead, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Material Manager, and Logistics Coordinator.
• Foster a collaborative environment across the commercial team to ensure the smooth delivery of the project.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and support to team members, encouraging professional development and growth.

Cost Management & Reporting:

• Work closely with the Project Controls team to ensure accurate cost management and reporting, including the preparation of regular cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and budget monitoring.
• Identify cost overruns and work closely with the project team to implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Ensure that any potential commercial risks are identified and mitigated promptly.

Contractual & Legal Compliance:

• Ensure full adherence to the terms of all contracts, including NEC-based agreements, with a focus on avoiding disputes and ensuring contractual compliance.
• Work closely with the legal team to review and negotiate contract terms, manage claims, and resolve any contractual issues that may arise.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders, including the project leadership team, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Where required, support the Contracts & Procurement Commercial Director in resolving any claims, disputes, or disagreements and defending formal claims for any additional time or cost.

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting:

• Provide regular updates to senior stakeholders on commercial performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure that all commercial documentation is well-organized and accessible for audits and reviews.
• Liaise with project directors and senior management to support decision-making and address any commercial challenges.

General Functional Activity:

• Ensure compliance with the organisations policies and procedures and ensuring they remain both fit for purpose and reflect current requirements.
• Support the Contracts & Procurement Commercial Director in implementing procedural improvements and introducing a compliance audit programme.
• Provide commercial awareness training to project based staff members.
• Establish and maintain a contracts & procurement commercial reporting structure sufficient to satisfy the requirements of all stakeholders from main board to site activities.
• Identify improvements to existing project reporting templates and support the relevant teams with implementing required updates.
• Ensure the maintenance of accurate contracts & procurement commercial records in line with the organisations and statutory requirements.
• Maintain positive and constructive relationships within the organisation, clients and suppliers alike.
• Contribute to the development of the Company culture and values

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of general tasks and duties, and that the job description may be subject to changes according to the requirements of the organisation. The job holder will be expected to complete all tasks within his/her level of skill and ability.

To be successful in this role you should have:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent).
• Around 15 years of experience in a project commercial management role within the construction or energy sectors, with experience managing large, complex projects.
• Strong understanding of NEC forms of contract, including cost management, change management, and claims processes.
• Experience managing multiple contractors and subcontractors across different scopes, with particular expertise in managing MEI and Civil works.
• Experience with the procurement and execution management of subcontracts for large-scale projects.
• Previous experience managing commercial project teams, with a focus on mentoring and developing team members.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with various stakeholders, including contractors, senior management, and suppliers.
• Ability to manage and resolve disputes and commercial challenges effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in project management software and cost management tools.

It would be really valuable if you have:

Chartered status with RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or another relevant professional body.

• The chance to make a difference!
• Private Medical
• Private Dental
• Competitive salary
• Discretionary annual salary review
• 25 days annual leave
• Auto enrolment in pension following 3 month’s service
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work loan
• Learning & Development opportunities

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Highview Power is a small but growing global organisation who are leading the way towards a cleaner, more efficient and secure energy future.

Our proprietary long duration, zero emissions energy storage system utilises cryogenic technology and surplus electricity; at times of low demand/low cost, to make liquid air which can be stored and later converted back into energy and released into the grid, at times of high demand/high cost.

This award-winning technology has been dubbed as "the missing link" to making Renewable Green Energy sources a more resilient, reliable and cost-effective option when compared with traditional fossil fuel alternatives.

Highview Power value their employees and are committed to creating a positive, inspiring and inclusive working environment.

Purpose of the role

The Project Subcontract Lead will report to the Project Commercial Manager and will be part of a major, commercial-scale construction project to build a long-duration energy storage facility in Carrington, Manchester. This role will be critical to ensuring the successful procurement and management of specialist subcontract packages that are essential to the completion of the project.

The Project Subcontract Lead will be responsible for managing all subcontract activity; from developing bidder lists and performing subcontractor due diligence, through to developing invitations to tender, receiving and evaluating tenders, managing clarification processes, making award recommendations to the project senior leadership team, issuing subcontract documents, and managing the execution phase of the various subcontract packages.

Responsibilities of the role

Subcontract Procurement:

• Hands on management of the procurement process for various specialist subcontract packages. Examples include HV and LV connections, E-house construction, modularised PARs, jetty construction, logistics management, etc.
• Develop and execute subcontract procurement strategies, ensuring all subcontract packages are tendered, negotiated, and awarded in a timely manner and in accordance with company procedures.
• Manage the subcontractor pre-qualification process and maintain registers of approved subcontractors. In consultation with Legal, perform all required subcontractor due diligence activities (covering technical, financial and compliance reviews).
• Perform techno-commercial evaluations of subcontract offers and conduct clarification sessions directly with subcontractors. Make award recommendations to the project senior leadership team.
• Ensure that subcontract agreements align with overall project timelines and budgets, and meet the organisations’ quality standards and health & safety requirements.

Post-Award Subcontract Management:

• Lead the post-award subcontract management of various packages critical to the success of the project.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, timelines, and quality standards.
• Develop and issue all required contractual notices, compensation events, project instructions, etc.
• Manage the subcontract variation process, change orders, and ensure disputes are minimized and resolved effectively.
• Manage the subcontract payment application process, ensuring accurate progress measurement and the timely issuance of payment certifications, payless notices, and other related documentation.

Cost Management & Reporting

• Work closely with the Project Controls team to ensure accurate subcontract cost management and reporting, including the preparation of regular cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and budget monitoring.
• Identify subcontract cost overruns and work closely with the Project Commercial Manager and wider project team to implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Ensure that any potential commercial risks are identified and mitigated promptly.

Contractual & Legal Compliance:

• Ensure full adherence to the terms of all subcontracts, with a focus on avoiding disputes and ensuring contractual compliance.
• Under the supervision of the Project Commercial Manager, work closely with the legal team to review and negotiate contract terms, manage claims, and resolve any contractual issues that may arise.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with all project stakeholders, including the project leadership team, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Where required, support the Contracts & Procurement Commercial Director in resolving any claims, disputes, or disagreements and defending formal claims for any additional time or cost.

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting:

• Provide regular updates to senior project leadership on subcontractor performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure that all subcontract documentation is well-organized and accessible for audits and reviews.
• Liaise with project directors and senior management to support decision-making and address any subcontractor commercial challenges.

General Functional Activity:

• Ensure compliance with the organisations policies and procedures, ensuring they remain both fit for purpose and reflect current requirements.
• Support the Contracts & Procurement Commercial Director in implementing procedural improvements and introducing a compliance audit programme.
• Provide subcontract awareness training to project-based staff members (both in terms of proper tender process and commercial management of the subcontract execution phase).
• Establish and maintain a subcontract reporting structure sufficient to satisfy the requirements of all project stakeholders, from the project senior leadership team to site activities.
• Identify improvements to existing project reporting templates and support the relevant teams with implementing required updates.
• Ensure the maintenance of accurate subcontract records in line with the organisations and statutory requirements.
• Contribute to the development of the Company culture and values

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of general tasks and duties, and that the job description may be subject to changes according to the requirements of the organisation. The job holder will be expected to complete all tasks within his/her level of skill and ability.

To be successful in this role you should have:

• A degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent).
• 10+ years of proven experience managing subcontract procurement and administration within large-scale construction or energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, including tendering processes, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
• Strong understanding of NEC forms of contract, including cost management, change management, and claims processes.
• Experience with the procurement and execution management of multiple ongoing subcontracts for large-scale, complex projects. Understanding of construction project timelines, risk management, and the ability to manage complex subcontractor relationships.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with various stakeholders, including contractors, senior management, and suppliers.
• Ability to manage and resolve disputes and commercial challenges effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools and systems for procurement and project management.

It would be really valuable if you have:

• Chartered status with RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or another relevant professional body.
• Experience in the energy sector, particularly in energy storage or related infrastructure, is highly desirable.

• The chance to make a difference!
• Private Medical
• Private Dental
• Competitive salary
• Discretionary annual salary review
• 25 days annual leave
• Auto enrolment in pension following 3 month’s service
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work loan
• Learning & Development opportunities

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Our Story:

Highview Power is a fast-growing global organisation, leading the way towards a cleaner, more efficient, and secure energy future. We plan to become a world leader in smarter long duration energy storage, a new technology that will enable nations, regions, cities, and corporations to achieve net zero.   

In June we completed a £300m fundraising process for the construction of our first full scale plant in Manchester with new investors including Goldman Sachs, Centrica and the UK National Wealth Fund. We are currently seeking additional funding for new plants to start construction in the UK within the next 12 months and are pursuing medium term opportunities in Australia.

We know our employees are the key to our success and we are committed to creating a positive, inspiring, and inclusive working environment where you will play a vital part in driving change and helping to achieve the global ambition of becoming net zero.

About the role & team:

We are looking for an enthusiastic plant accountant to join the Finance team supporting the project team with the construction of Highview’s first full scale plant in Carrington. 

This role requires resilience, an enquiring mind, and a can-do attitude. You will work alongside the construction team, reporting to the Head of FP&A based in London, ensuring that the project financial information is accurate and timely. The company needs to rapidly introduce new processes and systems so you will need a logical mind with enthusiasm for new processes and a good understanding of financial systems, ideally with implementation experience.

You will join a small, friendly and ambitious team who are committed to supporting company’s growth plans and green energy goal.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that financial information for the Carrington and Hunterston projects is correctly recorded

• Maintaining the correct project data structure within SAPbyDesign
• Ensuring that the value of work done has been correctly recorded in SAP by procurement and project cost controller
• Own fixed asset register in SAP, transferring project costs to assets under construction in line with the Fixed Asset Policy, maintaining clear reconciliations to reported project expenditure and descriptions that allow appropriate tax analysis
• Producing expenditure reports for our next project pre FID
• Ensuring that appropriate expenditure approval levels are maintained
• Preparing Construction Industry Scheme returns
• Analysing project expenditure to claim capital allowances (supported by Grant Thornton)
• Running depreciation calculations and forecasts.
• Maintain records for the VAT Capital Goods Scheme
• Cash flow forecasts and cost analysis for the projects
• Supporting the year end audit

Other Activities

• Act as Subject Matter Expert in the creation of an interface between Aveva (engineering and procurement system) and SAPbyDesign
• Ad hoc reporting and analysis

To be successful in this role you should have:

• The highest degree of integrity
• Excellent inter-personal skills that will allow you to liaise with stakeholders across the Group
• Good Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Construction industry experience (in practice or in industry)
• An accountancy qualification – ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• 3 Years of Post Qualified Experience
• Ability to navigate ERP systems eg. SAP, SAPByDesign, Oracle, ideally with some implementation experience.
• Leadership potential

• The chance to make a difference!
• Private Medical
• Private Dental
• Competitive salary
• Discretionary annual salary review
• 25 days annual leave
• Auto enrolment in pension following 3 month’s service
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work loan
• Learning & Development opportunities

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