Quantity Surveyor

Location: East Cowes

PROJECT QUANTITY SURVEYOR – NEC Salary: £45,000 – £56,000  Car Allowance  Excellent Benefits

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Manchester / Lancashire | Site Based | 2 Days Working from Home | Weekly Head Office Visit – North Manchester Are you a Quantity Surveyor with strong NEC contract experience looking for your next opportunity with a company that genuinely invests in its people? We are working with an established and growing contractor with a strong presence across the North West and an excellent reputation within the industry.

The business has a strong order book, with a significant amount of repeat work from long-standing clients. As the company continues to grow, they are looking to strengthen their commercial team with a Project Quantity Surveyor. Importantly, the client is open to Quantity Surveyors from a range of sectors. You do not need to have previous highways or civil engineering experience, but strong and demonstrable NEC contract knowledge is essential.

THE ROLE As Project Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of projects across Manchester and Lancashire. The business delivers a range of infrastructure projects, including:
Roads and highways Bridges Footpaths Infrastructure and associated civil engineering works You will take responsibility for the commercial performance of your projects, working closely with the operational team, clients and supply chain. Key responsibilities will include:
Managing the commercial aspects of projects from start through to completion. Working with NEC contracts and managing contractual processes. Preparing and managing CVRs. Preparing valuations and applications for payment. Managing variations and change control. Managing compensation events. Cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting. Managing subcontractor accounts. Reviewing subcontractor applications and payments. Procurement and subcontract management. Identifying commercial risks and opportunities. Managing final accounts.

Working closely with project managers, site teams and clients. Maintaining strong relationships with clients and subcontractors. Ensuring projects are delivered in line with agreed commercial targets. ABOUT YOU The client is open to candidates from ANY construction or engineering sector, providing you have strong NEC contract experience. You may currently be working within:
Civil engineering Highways Infrastructure Construction Rail Utilities Energy Building Refurbishment Housing Or another sector where NEC contracts are regularly used The key requirement is strong NEC knowledge and practical experience of working with NEC contracts. You should have:
Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor. Strong and demonstrable NEC contract knowledge. Experience managing commercial aspects of projects.

Experience with valuations, variations and cost reporting. Good understanding of compensation events and contractual change. Strong commercial awareness. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. The ability to work independently and take ownership of projects. A proactive approach and the ability to build strong relationships. NEC CONTRACT EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE. WHAT'S ON OFFER? £45,000 – £56,000 salary, depending on experience.

Car allowance. Company pension. Healthcare. 2 days working from home. Site-based role across Manchester / Lancashire. Weekly visit to the North Manchester head office. Excellent career progression opportunities. Ongoing training and development. Strong order book with repeat work from repeat clients. Long-term career prospects within an established and growing business. A company that genuinely cares about its employees. A business that actively invests in the development and wellbeing of its people.

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