Senior Quantity Surveyor – Highways

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Location:

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London, Surrey We are looking  for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor  to work for a  UK leading Highways Maintenance contractor based in Surrey.

As the successful candidate you will manage all costs and contracts relating to projects within the company, from the initial calculations to the final figures. You must seek to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality.

You will be responsible for estimating, surveying, cost planning and commercial management throughout the entire life cycle of the project from inception to post-completion. Provide advice and guidance to Project QS and Assistant QS and assist the Managing Surveyor with review and authorisation of S/C Orders and S/C Payments. Show good communication skills in overseeing Project QS & Assistant QS, ensuring instructions are clear and concise and responses are met within a defined time frame.

Duties:

Cost planning and commercial management throughout the entire life cycle of the project from inception to post-completion.

Value determination.

Risk management and calculation.

Procurement advice and assistance during the tendering procedures.

Tender analysis and agreement of the contract sum.

Commercial management and contract administration.

Assistance in dispute resolution..Interim valuations and payment assessment.

Cost management

Assessing the additional costs of design variations, and providing substantiation

Production of company pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) documentation in line with company policies.

Aid support and guidance on commercial issues

Experience /

Qualifications:

Recognised Quantity Surveying qualification

Previous experience within a similar roleNEC3 experience

Good knowledge of Early warnings and CE procedures within NEC3

Must be flexible and able to work as part of a team and using own initiative

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Ability to use a range of IT packages including Microsoft Office and bespoke packages

Literate and Numerate Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise

Ability to work to deadlines and with minimum supervision

Benefits:

Salary 60000 – 70000

Car or car allowance

Pension contributions

Private healthcare

If this job is for YOU please get in with our highways team on  and ask to speak with James