Quantity Surveyor

Posted a week ago by Carrington West

Location:
Taunton
Salary/Rate:
£400 - £410/day

Are you a skilled Quantity Surveyor with experience in highways and infrastructure projects? Do you excel in fast-paced environments, providing top-tier cost management and project control? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
 
About the Role:
 
Our client is currently managing highways and infrastructure projects in the Taunton and Bristol areas, with the potential to transition into schemes across other sectors, ensuring long-term opportunities. This role is outside IR35, offering added flexibility for the right candidate.
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
·Provide accurate cost management and financial control on highways and infrastructure projects.
·Prepare and manage Bills of Quantities, cost plans, and tender documents.
·Evaluate tenders and contract documentation.
·Conduct regular site visits and liaise with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure effective cost control.
·Ability to press groundworkers and contractors to get required results
·Manage project cash flow and report on financial status to senior management.
·Provide post-contract support, including preparation of final accounts.
·Ensure compliance with all contract requirements and construction standards.
 
Qualifications & Experience:
 
·A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
·Proven experience in the highways and infrastructure sectors.
·Strong understanding of NEC, JCT, or similar contract forms.
·Excellent analytical and numeracy skills, with a keen eye for detail.
·Strong negotiation and communication skills.
·Proficiency in relevant cost management software and tools.
·Membership of RICS, CIOB, or a similar professional body (desirable but not essential).
 
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, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Evan Brookes at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
 
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Type:
Contract
Contract Length:
6 Months
Job Reference:
JO0000054097
Job ID:
222441439
Applications:
Less than 10

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