Quantity Surveyor - Highways
£35,000- £45,000
Taunton, United Kingdom
About the Role: Are you looking for your next opportunity to work on a major Infrastructure project? We're seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our team. Ideally based locally, we're open to subsidizing relocation for the right candidate.
The Role:
Creating a safe working environment is a priority.
Producing subcontract documentation, negotiating terms and conditions, prices, and programs.
Managing subcontract works packages, including interim assessments and change management.
Issuing commercial notices to both the Client and Subcontractors as required by the contract.
Managing change in accordance with the contract, including Compensation Event Quotations.
Submitting and agreeing monthly applications to the Client.
Liaising with operational and engineering staff to maintain site records.
Producing detailed monthly reports and Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR).
Maintaining a detailed Cost Plan and forecasting expenditure.
Attending progress and risk reduction meetings with clients and subcontractors.
Maximizing value and profit by applying the principles of 'Doing the right thing.'
Assisting estimating and bid teams with contractual expertise.
Playing a key role in the commercial team on-site.
About You:
Good understanding of standard forms of contract.
Strong IT skills, including Excel, Word, and Contractual and Cost Management Systems (CEMAR, Oracle).
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience with NEC3/4 Option C contracts and main contracts.
First-class time and outcome management skills.
Experience in Civil Engineering Environment (Highways/Rail/Water/Aviation) working with Highways England or Local Authority Clients.
Exposure to large single or multiple smaller schemes.

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 for more information.

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