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Quantity Surveyor

Astute People
Posted 25 days ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 3BU, England

Salary

£300 - £400/day Per day - Inside IR35

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Salary: £300-£400 per day
  • Experience: Experience working within construction sector is essential
  • Responsibilities include overseeing change management, preparing monthly applications for payment, providing commercial advice, drafting and issuing subcontracts, preparing contract valuations and reports
  • Qualifications required: Qualification in Quantity Surveying
  • Personal skills needed: Excellent commercial awareness, attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, organisational and communication skills

Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a company who are leaders in lifecycle construction and operations for the Utilities and Infrastructure sectors and are looking for a qualified Quantity Surveyor to work on site at Hinkley Point C Nuclear Station in Bridgwater on a fixed-term-contract.

As the Quantity Surveyor, you will support the day-to-day requirements of the Commercial team across various disciplines across the Business. You will be responsible for supporting the Project Managers with sound commercial advice and support.

If you're a QS with experience in drafting and issuing NEC contracts, working with multi-disciplined teams and have excellent commercial awareness, then upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties
As the Quantity Surveyor you will:

  • Oversee change management through CEMAR, ensuring compliance with contractual deadlines.
  • Ensure timely preparation of Monthly Applications for Payment in line with contract conditions.
  • Provide commercial advice to the site team and management on all contractual matters.
  • Draft and issue NEC3 subcontracts, ensuring clear communication of contractual obligations.
  • Prepare internal contract valuations, accurately assessing project costs and progress.
  • Prepare monthly cost and value reports, presenting insights to senior management.
  • Collaborate closely with project managers, the managing QS, and engineering disciplines.
  • Compile and present forecasts at meetings, contributing to data-driven decisions and proactive risk management.
  • Assist Contracts Managers and operational teams with sound commercial advice, leveraging industry expertise.
  • Guide and mentor junior commercial team members, promoting professional growth and continuous learning.
  • Manage projects to maximize opportunities and minimize risks.

Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Qualification in Quantity Surveying
  • Ability to manage multiple schemes
  • Experience working within construction sector is essential

Personal skills
The QS role would suit someone who is:

  • Excellent commercial awareness
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • The ability to work well under pressure, and to deadlines
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • The ability to work on site at Hinkley Point C
  • Ability to obtain security clearance

Rates of the QS role

  • Inside IR35
  • Contract length - 6 months
  • 300-400 per day

Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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