Quantity Surveyor

Posted 17 May 2023
Salary £45k - 50k per year
LocationMilton Keynes
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
ReferenceJO0000042803
Contact NamePatrick Gray

Job description

Job Title: Project Quantity Surveyor
Reporting to: Managing Surveyor
Salary: £45,000-£50,000 + 6.5k car allowance
 
Location: Based along the M1 corridor from London to Birmingham
 
Qualifications:
 
Relevant professional Quantity Surveying qualification and/or five years of management experience within the construction industry.
 
Job Role:
 
As a Project Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the following:
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·Preparation of interim and final accounts.
·Management of day-to-day commercial and contract activities.
·Sub-contract procurement, ensuring maximum value for money.
·Sub-contract valuations and final accounts.
·Working knowledge of NEC 3 and JCT Conditions of Contract.
·Preparation of Compensation Events/variations (depending on the form of contract).
·Handling contractual correspondence.
·Commercial reporting.
·Procurement of professional services for design and other requirements.
·Ability to undertake site measures when required.
·Exploring the contract for opportunities and entitlements.
·Collaborating closely with site management teams to ensure contract objectives and margins are met.
·Working effectively under pressure and tight timescales.
·Logical and lateral thinking.
 
In addition to the above responsibilities, the successful candidate should possess the following key skills:
 
·Sub-contract procurement expertise.
·Contract preparation.
·Strong collaborative working skills.
·Project co-ordination capabilities.
·Methodical way of thinking.
·Good knowledge of construction practices.
·Excellent problem-solving skills.
·Strong financial and numeracy management abilities.
·Outstanding communication and negotiating skills.
·Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily.
·Proficiency in computer literacy.
·Clear understanding of HSE building regulations and legal guidelines.
 
Benefits:
 
Salary expectation as discussed: £45-50K.
Holiday: 22 days + statutory.
Fuel card provided with the car.
Pension plan with company contribution.
Healthcare package (available after the probation period).
Laptop provided.
 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, 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, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Patrick Gray at Carrington West on 02393 876 000 6069 for more information.
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Please submit your CV to Patrick.gray@carringtonwest.com