Summary: The Quantity Surveyor role focuses on financial management for heavy highway projects within a leading civil engineering firm. The position requires expertise in cost estimation, contract administration, and procurement processes to ensure project success. The successful candidate will contribute to impactful infrastructure projects and manage various financial aspects throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing accurate and detailed cost estimates and budgets for projects, ensuring feasibility and alignment with project goals.
• Administering and managing contracts with subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Overseeing procurement processes, including tendering, evaluating bids, and awarding contracts.
• Monitoring actual project costs against the approved budget, identifying and analyzing variances, and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Evaluating and valuing variations and claims arising from project changes or unforeseen circumstances.
• Preparing and negotiating claims against contractors and subcontractors for additional costs incurred.
• Analyzing and responding to claims submitted by contractors, ensuring fairness and compliance with contract terms.
• Potentially lodging claims on behalf of the company if necessary.
• Providing regular reports on cost performance to project managers and stakeholders.

Key Skills:

• Experience in quantity surveying, particularly in heavy civil engineering projects.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills for cost estimation and budget management.
• Proficiency in contract administration and procurement processes.
• Ability to monitor and report on project financial performance.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of construction contracts and claims management.

Salary (Rate): £500

City: Huntingdon

Country: England

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other