Project Quantity Surveyor – Buckinghamshire

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist civil and infrastructure company is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor for its Highways projects in Buckinghamshire. The role involves managing costs, preparing accounts, and ensuring compliance with contract conditions. Ideal candidates will have a professional QS qualification and significant experience within the construction sector, alongside good knowledge of civil engineering and project management.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional Quantity Surveying qualification essential.
• Three years' experience in the construction industry required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Managing Quantity Surveyor in cost planning and commercial management.
• Preparation of interim and final accounts.
• Manage day-to-day commercial and contract activities.
• Ensure maximum value in sub-contract procurement.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Financial Management

Numeracy Management

Knowledge of Construction

Organisational Skills

Negotiation

Education

Professional Quantity Surveying Qualification

Job description

Project Quantity Surveyor – Buckinghamshire

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Salary: £45k - 55k + Package
Location: Buckinghamshire
Region: Buckinghamshire

Project Quantity Surveyor required for specialist civil / Infrastructure company working on Highways projects.

Relevant professional Quantity Surveying qualification and/or three years relevant
experience within the construction industry.

Good civils background and awareness and understanding of Section 278 and Section 38s would be advantageous.

Overview
Responsible for assisting the Managing Quantity Surveyor in cost planning and commercial
management throughout the entire life cycle of the project from inception to post completion.

Job Role
• Preparation of interim and final accounts.
• Manage day to day commercial and contract activities.
• Sub-contract procurement ensuring maximum value for money.
• Sub-contract valuations and final accounts.
• Working knowledge of NEC 3 and JCT Conditions of Contract.
• Preparation of Compensation Events/variations (depending on form of contract).
• Input into formal contractual correspondence.
• Commercial reporting.
• Assisting with procurement of professional services for design etc.
• Ability to undertake site measures when required.
• Input into exploring the contract for opportunities and entitlements.
• Work closely with site management teams to ensure contract objectives and
margins are met.
• Be able to work clearly and accurately under pressure and tight timescales.
• Be able to think logically and laterally.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills

Key Skills Required
• Methodical way of thinking
• Good knowledge of construction
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Good financial and numeracy management skills
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills
• The ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily
• Computer literate
• A clear understanding of HSE building regulations and legal guidelines

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