Senior Quantity Surveyor
Posted a week ago by Matchtech
Senior Quantity Surveyor (Highways Maintenance)
Our client, a prominent entity in the engineering sector, is currently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage highway maintenance, hard and soft landscaping, drainage, S278 and surfacing works across Kingston Upon Thames.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sub-Contract Management: Prepare sub-contract purchase orders o Prepare sub-contracts o Review valuations and issue payment notices o Prepare payment certs o Update all trackers o Manage sub-contract management system (CPA) when this is implemented by the business
- Estimating o Review and understand drawings o Complete take-offs using Bluebeam or similar measurement tools o Prepare Bill of Quantities o Price works from first principals o Manage sub-contract tender packages o Produce tenders for management review
- Project/Site Requirements (Various sites as required) o Review of drawings as issued and manage change o Prepare variations for review building up costs and back-up information o Understand and record site delays and work closely with the site team o Attend weekly programme, commercial and project meetings as required o Keep good records of any important items that may affect the companies commercially o On site measures as required o Prepare weekly and monthly hot costs
- Commercial Management o Track the monthly performance of each project - Value versus Cost o Prepare monthly valuations for the client including any variations o Submit invoices and ensure all payments are received as per our agreed payment terms o Assist the Private Works Manager with producing monthly CVR's, forecasts, BPI etc.
- Miscellaneous o Attend meetings for potential new projects o Complete any mandatory company training modules (online or in person as required) o Understand and follow the companies health and safety policies o Attend any safety stand-down days as require
Job Requirements:
- Highway maintenance, hard and soft landscaping, drainage, S278 and surfacing works (Ideal to have working knowledge of these)
- Primarily involved with Private Works (S278, one off schemes, developer works)
- Hybrid role with flexibility to work from home, in the companies offices and on various sites as required
- Report to Private Works Manager and will assist with all commercial duties as outlined below
- Potential for long term development or to become a long term role
- Suggest an initial 6-month term with projects secured for this duratio
If you are an experienced SQS looking for a new temporary opportunity to showcase your skills for a reputable London borough contractor, we encourage you to apply now and join our client's dedicated team.
- Type:
- Contract
- Start Date:
- ASAP
- Contract Length:
- 6 months
- Contact Name:
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- Job Reference:
- 576831_1725637803
- Job ID:
- 222285351
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