Graduate Quantity Surveyor (Oil & Gas) Leicester 1st Step Solutions are currently recruiting for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor for one of the UK's largest Gas Distribution Companies operating four of the UK Gas Distribution Networks across the UK. Our client has been appointed as the Construction Management Organisation to manage the planning and delivery of the network investment program for the East of England Network. Key responsibilities: -Undertaking the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence. -Ensuring contractual and commercial risks and opportunities are identified to the Contract Leader. -Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates. -Maintaining registers of variations, delay, extension times and claims. -Compliant and consistent implementation of the Company's commercial policies and procedures. -Assist with preparation of monthly progress valuations and claims for work completed. -Interfacing with Customer's commercial and project teams. -Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and Contract Leader Reports. -Review value management and advise on Risk management. -Negotiate, administer and finalise / close out of supply chain contracts. -Support in the preparation of supply chain enquiries. -Plan and implement change management and cost control. -Ongoing liaison with site team, supply chain and Customers' representatives. -Provide contractual advice to the project / site team as and when appropriate. -Maintaining awareness of the different construction contracts in current use. -Understanding the implications of health, safety and environmental regulations. -Ensure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of Contract Leader / Project Manager