Quantity Surveyor

Coleshill, Warwickshire Source: WhatJobs

£510–£510/mo

We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a major civil engineering project, taking commercial responsibility for key infrastructure packages including earthworks, drainage, structures and bridge works.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 principal contractor on major civil engineering or infrastructure schemes.

This is a hands-on commercial role requiring someone who understands their numbers, can accurately forecast package performance and is confident managing subcontractors from procurement and contract drafting through to final account.

Key responsibilities will include:

Commercial management of major civil engineering packages including earthworks, drainage, bridges and associated structures
Producing accurate cost forecasts and cost-to-complete assessments
Monitoring actual spend against budget and forecast
Identifying and investigating over and underspends
Reporting on package performance and highlighting emerging commercial risks
Preparing and developing draft subcontracts for downstream suppliers and subcontractors
Managing subcontractor accounts, applications, payments and commercial correspondence
Managing downstream change control, including variations and compensation events
Reviewing costs associated with change and ensuring appropriate commercial recovery
Maintaining accurate cost and value records
Working closely with project, engineering, procurement and planning teams
Supporting monthly commercial reporting and forecasting

What we’re looking for:

BSc Quantity Surveying
Background with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 principal civil engineering contractor
Strong major civil engineering/infrastructure experience
Experience commercially managing packages such as earthworks, drainage, bridges and structures
Strong forecasting, budgeting and cost-control capability
Experience drafting and administering subcontracts
Strong downstream subcontractor and change-management experience
Good understanding of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts
Strong working knowledge of NEC Options A and E
Commercially astute with a strong understanding of package-level cost performance

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