Associate Quantity Surveyor - Contract Administrator

Rue Two Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in construction is seeking an ambitious Associate Quantity Surveyor to manage contract administration for a major life sciences construction project in Oxfordshire. You will support the Lead Contract Administrator and oversee communication between the contractor and stakeholders, ensuring all obligations are met. MRICS qualification preferred but not essential. Excellent package offered.

Qualifications

• High level of experience in Contract Administration.
• Experience in the life sciences sector preferable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the change process and validate contract changes.
• Chair meetings with the contractors' commercial team.
• Manage contract communications among all stakeholders.

Skills

Contract Administration

Communication

Project Management

Education

MRICS qualification

Job description

Associate Quantity Surveyor – Contract Administrator

Oxfordshire

Excellent Package

Leading built asset consultancy are seeking a driven and ambitious Associate Quantity Surveyor to join their Contract Administration team, following the successful award of a major life sciences construction project on Oxford Science Park with a leading Tier 1 Contractor.

This exciting opportunity involves working on two separate JCT construction contracts, with a focus on supporting the Lead Contract Administrator on the larger contract. The project encompasses the development of a state‑of‑the‑art, 300,000 sq ft research and development facility, comprising cutting‑edge laboratories, educational spaces, and meeting areas. With foundation works currently underway, this significant project is anticipated to span approximately three years.

You will lead on driving the change process, validating the change and coordinating with the respective package PM/QS within the contractual timescales and once validated obtaining client approval and issuing the instruction.

You will administrate the contract. The JCT is heavily amended and it is important to ensure that all parties understand their obligations and responsibilities as outlined in the contract.

You will chair meetings with contractors commercial team.

You will manage contract communications coordinating and facilitating communication between the contractor, client, architect, engineers, and other stakeholders.

Ideally MRICS qualified although not essential you will have a high level of experience in Contract Administration.

Experience in the life sciences sector preferable but not essential.

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