Senior Quantity Surveyor - Highways

Netwerk Adviseurs; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Construction & Civil Engineering is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team. This role involves working on exciting highways projects, where you'll leverage your extensive experience to oversee site operations and manage procurement processes. You will play a crucial role in ensuring project success through effective negotiation, communication, and analytical skills. With a focus on delivering high-quality results, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects across the UK. If you are passionate about construction and ready for a new challenge, this contract position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar field required.
• 5+ years of experience in civils projects with major contractors.

Responsibilities

• Procurement and evaluation of tender allowances.
• Overseeing site operations and managing cash flow.
• Collaborating with subcontractors for accurate cost verification.

Skills

IT skills

Effective time management

Negotiation capabilities

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Sales skills

Presentation skills

Multitasking

Strong communication

Construction laws understanding

Cost estimation

Construction materials knowledge

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

The Company

A Construction & Civil Engineering company which has been operating for over 20 years. They operate across the UK. Due to the company's latest win on a highways contract, they are looking to bring in quality personal.

The Project

As an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be working across various highways schemes, travelling to sites in Milton Keynes & Guildford.

Requirements

For this role it is essential that you carry the following professional qualifications as a minimum;

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar field

It is also essential that you hold the experience below;

• History of delivering highways & bridge projects
• Extensive background, 5 years minimum with a proven track record of success on civils projects with a proven major main contractor or subcontractor

Additional skills;

• IT skills
• Effective time management
• Superb negotiation capabilities
• Analytical and Mathematical skills
• Excellent sales and presentation skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritise projects
• Strong communication and attention to details
• Understanding of construction laws and regulations
• The ability to accurately estimate the costs associated with the project
• A solid understanding of construction materials, methods, and techniques

The Role

• Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Job Type: Freelance (1 - 2 years work)
• Project: Highways schemes
• Location: Northampton
• Reporting to: Commercial Director

Duties

• Procurement
• Evaluation of tender allowances
• Creating material reconciliations
• Reporting to Commercial Director
• Carefully overseeing site operations
• Supervising and monitoring measures
• Management and optimisation of cash flow
• Drafting and submitting material delivery sheets
• Working with a Junior QS and helping to develop them
• Maintain sustainable and productive relationships with existing clients
• Develop accurate and consistent bids with the help of relevant departments
• Collaborate closely with subcontractors to verify precise costs and payments
• Participate in the recording of delays & preparation of any request for extensions of time
• Preparation and administration of procurement advice, tenders, tender reviews and advice
• Generate/maintain relevant records, accurate filing and support for all commercial functions
• Ensure deadlines are actively managed and progress is reported to supervisors as required
• Offer tender analysis to relevant stakeholders for approval of proposed subcontractors before initiating orders

This is a Contract position with a competitive Rate on offer for the successful candidate. For more information or to apply please contact Alex Hartley 07501 930 494 or the Civils Team on 0113 203 1243