Managing Quantity Surveyor

Hays Building; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor for a prestigious £700 million highways project in Cambridge. The role involves providing commercial support, ensuring contract compliance, and managing subcontractor administration. Candidates should have NEC4 experience and a relevant degree, with a strong background in major highway schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience in NEC4 Contract form required.
• Degree level (or equivalent) in relevant discipline.
• Experience in major highway schemes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and administrative support across the project lifecycle.
• Manage subcontractor administration in accordance with NEC4 contract options.
• Prepare earned value analysis and monthly commercial reports.

Skills

Contract administration

Cost forecasting

Commercial performance monitoring

Education

Degree in engineering, management, or cost discipline

Job description

Your new company

Operating both in the UK and across the world, they are a leading contractor delivering projects across multiple sectors including real estate, defence, education, highways, rail, and water.

Your new role

Working on one of the most prestigious highways schemes in the region, the busy commercial team is recruiting a Managing Quantity Surveyor to support them in delivering this £700 million project.

Your main duties:

1. Provide commercial and administrative support services across the project lifecycle.
2. Ensure compliance with contract administration requirements, standards, and procedures.
3. Manage and oversee subcontractor administration in accordance with NEC4 contract options.
4. Prepare earned value analysis, cost forecasting to completion, and monthly commercial reports.
5. Monitor and report on commercial performance in collaboration with the operations team.
6. Liaise with client representatives on commercial matters, including commercial assurance and agreement of costs.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in NEC4 Contract form.
• Degree level (or equivalent) in an engineering, management, or cost discipline.
• Experience involved in major highway schemes.

What you need to do now

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