Quantity Surveyor – Highways

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

Job summary

A leading UK Highways Maintenance contractor is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage costs and contracts on various projects in Birmingham. Candidates should possess a recognized surveying qualification and experience in similar roles, particularly with NEC3, emphasizing strong communication and teamwork. Competitive benefits include 28 days holiday, car allowance, pension contributions, and private healthcare.

Benefits

28 Days Holiday

Competitive Salary

Car or car allowance

Pension Contributions

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience within a similar role, ideally with NEC3 experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work to deadlines with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage all costs and contracts from initial calculations to final figures.
• Provide advice to Project QS and assist in reviewing S/C orders.
• Oversee commercial management and assist in dispute resolution.

Skills

Cost management

Communication

Negotiation

Risk management

Teamwork

IT proficiency

Education

Recognised Quantity Surveying qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bespoke IT packages

Job description

Quantity Surveyor – Highways

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Salary: £45000 - 55000
Location: Birmingham
Region: West Midlands

We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to work for a UK leading Highways Maintenance contractor based in Birmingham working on various schemes across the West Midlands.

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 role NEC3 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 Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise
• Ability to work to deadlines and with minimum supervision

Benefits: 28 Days Holiday, Competetive Salary, Car or car allowance, Pension Contributions and Private Healthcare.

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