Quantity Surveyor

Posted a week ago by Carrington West

Location:
Kingston upon Thames
Salary/Rate:
£350 - £400/day

We are seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our esteemed client, focusing on Groundworks and Section 278 schemes in Kingston Upon Thames. This is a hybrid role offering flexibility to work from home, in the office, and on various sites as required. The ideal candidate will have experience in highway maintenance, drainage, S278, and surfacing works.

Key Responsibilities:
·Sub-Contract Management:
oPrepare sub-contract purchase orders and contracts.
oReview valuations and issue payment notices.
oPrepare payment certificates and update trackers.
oManage the sub-contract management system (CPA).
·Estimating:
oReview and understand project drawings.
oComplete take-offs and prepare Bills of Quantities.
oPrice works from first principles and manage sub-contract tender packages.
oProduce tenders for management review.
·Project/Site Management:
oReview drawings and manage changes.
oPrepare and submit variations, costs, and backup documentation.
oRecord site delays and collaborate with site teams.
oAttend weekly programme, commercial, and project meetings.
oConduct on-site measurements and prepare weekly/monthly cost reports.
·Commercial Management:
oTrack monthly project performance (Value vs. Cost).
oPrepare and submit monthly valuations and invoices.
oAssist in producing monthly CVRs, forecasts, and other financial reports.
·Miscellaneous:
oAttend meetings for potential new projects.
oComplete mandatory training and adhere to health and safety policies.
oParticipate in safety stand-down days as required.

Requirements:
·Proven experience in Quantity Surveying, particularly within Groundworks and Section 278 schemes.
·Strong understanding of highway maintenance, drainage, and surfacing works.
·Proficiency in Bluebeam or similar measurement tools.
·Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively with various teams.

For more information please click APPLY NOW or call Harvey Barlow on (phone number removed).
 
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Harvey Barlow at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
 
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Type:
Contract
Contract Length:
6 Months
Job Reference:
JO0000053403
Job ID:
222258033

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