Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water

Carrington West; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for an exciting opportunity in the Thames Valley area. This role, starting on a contract basis with the potential for permanency, involves working closely with the delivery team on clean water infrastructure projects. You'll be responsible for managing the commercial and financial aspects of projects, preparing reports, and ensuring effective procurement management. If you have a background in Quantity Surveying and are ready to take on new challenges, this position offers a dynamic environment where your skills will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Degree or substantial experience in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Proactive approach to managing risk and opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Administer commercial and financial aspects of projects.
• Prepare Cost and Value reporting and performance reports.
• Manage procurement including labour, plant, materials.

Skills

Commercial Management

Quantity Surveying

Water/Utilities sector experience

Excel skills

NEC contracts

JCT contracts

Education

Degree/HND in Commercial Management/Quantity Surveying

Equivalent experience in construction-related subject

Job description

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for your next role?

Do you have Civil Infrastructure experience?

My client, a main contractor with a Water Company, has an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to work on their Water contracts covering the Thames Valley area, starting on a contract basis with a view to become more permanent for the right person.

Senior Civil Quantity Surveyor

• Contract - 6 months temp to permanent
• Covering the Thames Valley
• Salary - £60k to £70k

This is a great opportunity where you will be part of the Commercial Team and be responsible for carrying out the administration of the commercial and financial aspects of the Framework. The role will involve working closely with the delivery team on clean water infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities:

• Carrying out the day-to-day administration of the commercial and financial aspects of projects.
• Preparing Cost and Value reporting.
• Preparing commercial performance reports.
• Manage procurement including labour, plant, materials, and subcontract.
• VOWD forecasting, demand forecasting, and cost control.
• Subcontract management and liaison.

Skills and Knowledge:

• A degree/HND or equivalent in Commercial Management/Quantity Surveying or other construction-related subject or substantial previous experience in a similar position.
• Experience in the Water/Utilities sector would be advantageous.
• A proactive person with a disposition to take action pre-emptively to manage risk and opportunity.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to deal with large amounts of data accurately and efficiently.
• Experience on NEC or JCT contracts.

If interested, please do apply with your up-to-date CV and if successful, we would be in touch. If you do know of anyone who may be interested and meets the above requirements, do pass this on.

Mario

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