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The Company
A Construction & Civil Engineering company which has been operating for over 20 years. They operate across the UK. Due to the company's latest win on a highways contract, they are looking to bring in quality personal.
The Project
As an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be working across various highways schemes, travelling to sites in Milton Keynes & Guildford.
Requirements
For this role it is essential that you carry the following professional qualifications as a minimum;
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar field
It is also essential that you hold the experience below;
- History of delivering highways & bridge projects
- Extensive background, 5 years minimum with a proven track record of success on civils projects with a proven major main contractor or subcontractor
Additional skills;
- IT skills
- Effective time management
- Superb negotiation capabilities
- Analytical and Mathematical skills
- Excellent sales and presentation skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritise projects
- Strong communication and attention to details
- Understanding of construction laws and regulations
- The ability to accurately estimate the costs associated with the project
- A solid understanding of construction materials, methods, and techniques
The Role
- Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Job Type: Freelance (1 - 2 years work)
- Project: Highways schemes
- Location: Northampton
- Reporting to: Commercial Director
Duties
- Procurement
- Evaluation of tender allowances
- Creating material reconciliations
- Reporting to Commercial Director
- Carefully overseeing site operations
- Supervising and monitoring measures
- Management and optimisation of cash flow
- Drafting and submitting material delivery sheets
- Working with a Junior QS and helping to develop them
- Maintain sustainable and productive relationships with existing clients
- Develop accurate and consistent bids with the help of relevant departments
- Collaborate closely with subcontractors to verify precise costs and payments
- Participate in the recording of delays & preparation of any request for extensions of time
- Preparation and administration of procurement advice, tenders, tender reviews and advice
- Generate/maintain relevant records, accurate filing and support for all commercial functions
- Ensure deadlines are actively managed and progress is reported to supervisors as required
- Offer tender analysis to relevant stakeholders for approval of proposed subcontractors before initiating orders
This is a Contract position with a competitive Rate on offer for the successful candidate. For more information or to apply please contact Alex Hartley (phone number removed) or the Civils Team on (phone number removed)
