Cost Consultant - Highways

Posted 27 February 2023
Salary £400 - 450 per day
LocationGreater London
Job type Contract - Full Time
Job duration6 Months
Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
ReferenceJO0000040490

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant with experience in Highways or Transport to join a client in London. Working on a number of major infrastructure projects your main duties include cost management and reporting, cashflow forecasting, spend accuracy and variance analysis as well as commercial assurance and supporting the client with contractual issues throughout the programme of works. Other duties include financial report preparation, supplier monitoring, site visits and attending progress meetings. Software used includes PRISM, ORACLE and XACTIUM.
 
This is a full-time contract position. The rate on offer is £400 - £450 per day, negotiable for the right candidate. Flexible working and working from home arrangements are available.
 
Working within the Highways team your main duties include:
 - Cost management and commercial assurance
 - Spend accuracy and variance analysis
 - Supporting the client on contractual and commercial issues throughout the project
 - Communicating with the suppliers and liaising with various stakeholders
 
Previous experience in Civil Engineering is essential for this role. Carrington West are also looking for Engineers & Project Managers with similar backgrounds across the South of UK - please get in touch to find out more.
 
For a full description and further information on the role, please call Ilya Donets at Carrington West on 02393 876028 or email ilya.donets@carringtonwest.com
 
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 25+ years experience in this market. Please call Ilya at Carrington West on 02393 876028 for more information.
 
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