Senior Quantity Surveyor required on a freelance basis for a national Highways contractor based in the North West of the UK.

Working on a National Highways scheme you will be part of the commercial team who in turn support the project team in all commercial matters when delivering the operational elements of this scheme.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor your duties & responsibilities will include:

·Providing the commercial function across projects to ensure successful project delivery.
·Working within a team of talented professionals ensuring co-ordination and provision across all aspects of project delivery. 
·Undertake pre-contract setup, including forecasting, measurement, sub-contract tendering and procurement (including drafting to negotiating various forms of subcontract).
·Effectively manage the commercial aspects of the project (or a section of a project) including valuations / applications, budget monitoring, material / plant reconciliation and contract variations / compensation events and change. 
·Prepare, manage and negotiate the agreement of Final Accounts.
·Procurement and management of subcontract packages, as well as supporting other members of the commercial team in the management of subcontract packages.
·Produce and maintain, and assist others in producing and maintaining, project forecasts to support the monthly commercial and financial reporting procedures.
·Assess, review and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
·Maximise cashflow through the control and valuation of works, invoicing and payment process.
·Manage commercial team to ensure delivery of above items and develop their knowledge.
·Provide support and training for site staff on commercial issues.
·Ensure compliance with all legal requirements, including contractual and legislative. 
·Ensure compliance with company standards and procedures in respect of commercial activities.  
·Assist with control of project documentation.
·Ad hoc duties as job requires.
 
This is a fantastic opportunity with a national organisation with the potential for more work in the future too.

For more information please click APPLY NOW or call Luke Clifford on 02393876011.
 
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this job 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 jobs 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 job for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Parking professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 70+ years' experience in this market. Please call Luke at Carrington West on 02393 876011 for more information