Job: Quantity Surveyor
Day Rate: £ Negotiable. Via umbrella
Duration: 6 Months (No gurantee at this stage it will be extended)
Please note: You will be on site 4 days a week.
Overview
A Quantity Surveyor manages all financial and contractual aspects of construction projects, providing cost estimation and planning, contract management, financial oversight, risk management, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations. They support tender evaluation, negotiate contracts, audit contractor records, and prepare detailed reports to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Key accountabilities
Commercial support to the PM in managing and administering all contractual relationship.
Contract Management - manage multiple contracts within a defined portfolio
Financial Management - manage spend to date and forecast spend inline with contract terms and NGT governance
Risk Management - support the risk management process and the continual development of the Risk Register with the PM.
Tender evaluation - support the evaluation and negotiation process, providing professional advice,
Dispute Resolution - Lead dispute resolution efforts by providing professional advice
Support & mentor other QS & JQS's
Essential Knowledge, Skills, Experience
BSc Quantity Surveying
Construction experience, utilities desirable, larger scale projects
NEC Two Stage ECI
NEC 3 & 4, Options A, C & E
RICS Chartered Member (MRICS) (Desirable)
Demonstrated leadership abilities and advanced skills in contract management and project management.
Experience of managing QS's